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A711 RVW

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,183 mi
Last recorded9,183 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA711 RVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 9,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,281 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,586 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

metal brake pipe to o/s/f and both on rear suspension arms considerably corroded.

rear of both outer sills considerably corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 5,805 miles

Same advisory as test no. 734417026332

Fail 23 Nov 2006 5,800 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Considerable corrosion in both rear outer sills

Considerable travel on parking brake lever

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

Off side steering rack gaiter poor

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

Slight damage to off side headlamp glass

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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A711 RVW is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,139 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 A711 RVW, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A711 RVW registered?

A711 RVW is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 February 1984.

Is A711 RVW safe to buy?

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