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A921 NEG

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,583 mi
Last recorded70,583 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA921 NEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,583 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,357 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 64,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,452 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,481 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,465 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,494 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,489 miles

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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A921 NEG is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A921 NEG, 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 A921 NEG registered?

A921 NEG is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 August 1983.

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