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BAZ 3842

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

11,332 mi
Last recorded11,332 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 3842
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 11,332 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 11,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor 2 areas marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 9,978 miles

body work has extensive damage/corrosion but has been temporarily repaired and doesn't have any sharp edges

nearside and offside front floor pans have been repaired from inside, but unable to lift carpets to inspect repairs

nearside front upper and lower suspension antiroll bar rubbers cracked, but within limits

Fail 25 Jul 2017 9,978 miles

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

Central exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Rear brake has a low reading

Rear exhaust mounting broken

body work has extensive damage/corrosion but has been temporarily repaired and doesn't have any sharp edges

nearside and offside front floor pans have been repaired from inside, but unable to lift carpets to inspect repairs

nearside front upper and lower suspension antiroll bar rubbers cracked, but within limits

Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,204 miles

boot fully loaded unable to carry out a full inspection

corrosion behind fuel cap

damage to offside front door/wing

nearside rear wheel arch taped up

no rear seat belts fitted

offside rear door severly corroded at bottom

offside rear lower valance holed

oil leak

rear offside wheel arch taped up

Fail 16 Jul 2015 99,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot fully loaded unable to carry out a full inspection

corrosion behind fuel cap

corrosion to nearside front valance

damage to offside front door/wing

nearside rear wheel arch taped up

no rear seat belts fitted

offside rear door severly corroded at bottom

offside rear lower valance holed

oil leak

rear offside wheel arch taped up

Pass 30 Jul 2014 94,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside foor pans have heavy corrosion in several non prescribed areas

Fail 29 Jul 2014 94,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside foor pans have heavy corrosion in several non prescribed areas

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,971 miles

front floor welded from inside

Fail 29 Jul 2013 90,940 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,461 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 88,434 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats folded flat unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,740 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 87,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 84,235 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 80,239 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 80,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 68,594 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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BAZ 3842 is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 BAZ 3842, 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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BAZ 3842 is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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