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B134 WFR

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

58,222 mi
Last recorded58,222 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB134 WFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,222 miles

oil leak

rear valance corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 58,189 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill hole (5.2.6)

Alternator belt freying

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Oil leak

Rear valence corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,824 miles

Front to rear brakepipes rusty

Rear valence corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 55,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill hole (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1)

Front to rear brakepipes rusty

Rear valence corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,448 miles

Centre CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT TO REAR AND REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

REAR VALANCE HOLED

front number plate wATER DAMAGED

Fail 12 Aug 2015 50,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding come away from sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Centre CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT TO REAR AND REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

REAR VALANCE HOLED

front number plate wATER DAMAGED

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,668 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,942 miles

Front number plate has damage to letter "W"

NSR wheel bearing has slight play

OSR and NSR floor has hole in

OSR wheel arch has corrosion

Oil leak

Rear brakepipes need greasing

Rear rubber exhaust mounting snapped - exhaust hanging down

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,260 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 36,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,342 miles

back box small holes

centre exhaust miunt broken but secure

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,342 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box small holes

centre exhaust miunt broken but secure

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,539 miles

o/s/ sill rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2010 26,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

middle rubber exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,372 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 20,372 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 12,132 miles

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

o/s sill very rusty no hole found

Fail 28 Jul 2008 12,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s sill very rusty no hole found

Pass 20 Jul 2007 6,023 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 6,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low, both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2006 96,563 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,563 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 84,723 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking in wall

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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B134 WFR is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 B134 WFR, 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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B134 WFR is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 November 1984.

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