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BVF 377T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVF 377T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,153 miles

Nearside Front flexy brake hose furrels corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front flexy brake hose furrels corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2013 98,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 98,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 98,039 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 98,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 98,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pipes covered with underseal grease

Fail 17 May 2007 98,032 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 97,187 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 97,185 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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BVF 377T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BVF 377T, 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 BVF 377T registered?

BVF 377T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 August 1978.

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