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SFX 939R

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,315 mi
Last recorded95,315 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 939R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front floor corroded just outside suspension mount prescribed area

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside headlamp reflector going dull

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2015 94,719 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 93,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 92,322 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 24 May 2013 92,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 16 Jul 2010 90,779 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 90,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 90,139 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2009 90,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,754 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 86,754 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 82,027 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 81,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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SFX 939R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFX 939R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 49 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SFX 939R registered?

SFX 939R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 April 1977.

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