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AUR 461X

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,266 mi
Last recorded34,266 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 461X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 34,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 34,234 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AUR 461X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,904 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 AUR 461X, 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 44 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUR 461X registered?

AUR 461X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is AUR 461X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUR 461X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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