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A999 SBK

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,303 mi
Last recorded64,303 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA999 SBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 59,598 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r wheel arch/sill rusted

Fail 26 Jul 2012 44,379 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r wheel arch/sill rusted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 44,372 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front coils move round when vehicle is raised

grill loose

n/s/r brake need adjustment

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,051 miles

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

emissions on limit

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,165 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 39,075 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,689 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,445 miles

General oil leaks

Slight play in steering rack

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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A999 SBK is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A999 SBK, 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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A999 SBK is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 May 1984.

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