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CFJ 42Y

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,435 mi
Last recorded141,435 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFJ 42Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 141,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside dip beam light output slightly reduced

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 91,557 miles

all brake pipes covered in thick grease

Pass 13 Mar 2010 89,475 miles

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

petrol flap cover difficult to open

Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,328 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 88,328 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 88,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 88,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,676 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 84,676 miles

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

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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CFJ 42Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 CFJ 42Y, 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.

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What year was CFJ 42Y registered?

CFJ 42Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 October 1982.

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