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A917 AUX

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,241 mi
Last recorded14,241 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA917 AUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 14,241 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 14,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 14,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,153 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 14,153 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 14,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 14,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 14,049 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 14,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

suspension components all fuel lines and brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 May 2010 14,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor suspention components fuel lines all rusty but not considered to be excessive

Pass 11 May 2009 13,953 miles

fuel lines rusty

rusty underbody

Pass 13 May 2008 13,900 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 13,900 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 13,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,314 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 13,299 miles

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

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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A917 AUX is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A917 AUX, 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 A917 AUX registered?

A917 AUX is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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