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A96 XLG

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,797 mi
Last recorded56,797 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA96 XLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2010 56,797 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,576 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,425 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,501 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 55,501 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 55,042 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,535 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 54,530 miles

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

oil leak

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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A96 XLG is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A96 XLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A96 XLG?

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What year was A96 XLG registered?

A96 XLG is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 February 1984.

Is A96 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A96 XLG shows 9 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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