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AWW 952S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,520 mi
Last recorded64,520 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWW 952S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 64,520 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease or paint not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 64,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 64,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 64,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 64,298 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2021 64,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 17 May 2018 63,991 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres perrished

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 63,990 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine gearbox rear axle ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

tyres perrished

Pass 15 May 2017 62,312 miles

Offside Front slightly perrished

Oil leak gearbox engine rear axle ()

battery slightly insurcure

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,137 miles

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

both bump stops insurcure

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

slight oil leaks on engine gearbox rear axle

Fail 12 Apr 2016 61,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both bump stops insurcure

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

slight oil leaks on engine gearbox rear axle

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,827 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 60,827 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,387 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 60,387 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,065 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,598 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 59,374 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 59,368 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both offside tyres cracking

o/s rear boot floor corroded

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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AWW 952S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AWW 952S, 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 AWW 952S registered?

AWW 952S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 May 1978.

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