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A73 GMV

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA73 GMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,685 miles

bodywork getting rusty

brake pipes has surface rust on all round

front struts getting weak

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack both sides

Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,137 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 74,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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A73 GMV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A73 GMV, 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 A73 GMV registered?

A73 GMV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 April 1984.

Is A73 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A73 GMV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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