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APU 447S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,497 mi
Last recorded79,497 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPU 447S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,497 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 78,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 78,795 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,343 miles

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

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 77,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 76,597 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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APU 447S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 61,237 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 APU 447S, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APU 447S registered?

APU 447S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 July 1978.

Is APU 447S safe to buy?

The MOT history for APU 447S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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