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YEL 358S

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,929 mi
Last recorded33,929 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 358S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 33,756 miles

engine and gearbox have a light misting of oil

tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,223 miles

slight bind on offside front

slight coolant leak top hose to radiator area

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,895 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 32,878 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,838 miles

offside headlamp condedsated and pattern just visable,

Fail 5 Jul 2008 32,838 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside headlamp condedsated and pattern just visable,

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,818 miles

offside front brake binding

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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YEL 358S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEL 358S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEL 358S registered?

YEL 358S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is YEL 358S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 358S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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