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VKL 377S

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,891 mi
Last recorded92,891 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKL 377S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,891 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to offside front floor area

Fail 6 Nov 2008 92,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2008 92,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 91,862 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 91,841 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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VKL 377S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 VKL 377S, 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 VKL 377S registered?

VKL 377S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is VKL 377S safe to buy?

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