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WCG 951R

1976 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,005 mi
Last recorded80,005 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier50,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCG 951R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,005 miles

1. o/s front tyre near legal limits, worn on outside edge. 2. o/s front bulk head becoming corroded. 3. unable to check outer silld fully due to sill covers.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,727 miles

1. o/s front tyre near legal limits, worn on outside edge. 2. n/s rear tyre near legal limits. 3. o/s front inner wing bulk head becoming corroded, small hole. 4. unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,248 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,247 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1. n/s and o/s rear sill backings becoming corroded. 2. sill covers fitted at time of test.

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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WCG 951R is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,575 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 WCG 951R, 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 50 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCG 951R registered?

WCG 951R is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 October 1976.

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