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A129 HCW

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,478 mi
Last recorded92,478 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA129 HCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 92,478 miles

hole and corrosion offside front inner wing( under bonnet)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 91,436 miles

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

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

hole and corrosion offside front inner wing( under bonnet)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 89,658 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 89,037 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 87,824 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 87,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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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A129 HCW is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 53,928 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 A129 HCW, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A129 HCW registered?

A129 HCW is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A129 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A129 HCW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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