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A511 MKN

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,542 mi
Last recorded53,542 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA511 MKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 53,542 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 53,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 49,414 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 49,414 miles

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

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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A511 MKN is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A511 MKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A511 MKN registered?

A511 MKN is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A511 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A511 MKN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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