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YGW 543S

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,867 mi
Last recorded23,867 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGW 543S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 23,867 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,766 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 23,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,507 miles

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

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

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,341 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 23,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,589 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

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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YGW 543S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YGW 543S, 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 YGW 543S registered?

YGW 543S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is YGW 543S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGW 543S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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