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A149 SYR

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

26,442 mi
Last recorded26,442 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA149 SYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2016 26,442 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing starting to wear.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 22,591 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 22,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,720 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 12,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 8,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,022 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 6,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 3,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,148 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,380 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 84,929 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 84,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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A149 SYR is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A149 SYR, 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 A149 SYR registered?

A149 SYR is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 September 1983.

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