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URM 81S

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,521 mi
Last recorded98,521 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 81S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2009 98,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 98,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,194 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 99,190 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 98,879 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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URM 81S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URM 81S, 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 URM 81S registered?

URM 81S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is URM 81S safe to buy?

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