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UMB 526R

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,332 mi
Last recorded39,332 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMB 526R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,332 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,330 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 39,330 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front outer tyre wall cracking but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,245 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,662 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 38,193 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,193 miles

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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UMB 526R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UMB 526R, 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 UMB 526R registered?

UMB 526R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 January 1977.

Is UMB 526R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMB 526R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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