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AGW 120Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,268 mi
Last recorded31,268 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGW 120Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,268 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 31,253 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

we advise o/s rear shock absorber is replaced a.s.a.p. certainly before next years M.O.T

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,103 miles

o/s/r shock absorber top cover is corroding.

surface corrosion to the n/s and o/s rear lower spring mountin areas.

surface corrosion to the n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,667 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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AGW 120Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AGW 120Y, 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 AGW 120Y registered?

AGW 120Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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