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CUR 926X

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,638 mi
Last recorded63,638 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUR 926X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,638 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

non original ignition switch fitted vehicle presenter Mr matthew Carpenter confirms original steering lock disabled

Fail 12 Feb 2009 63,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

non original ignition switch fitted vehicle presenter Mr matthew Carpenter confirms original steering lock disabled

Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,165 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 57,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,846 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 53,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 51,593 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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CUR 926X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CUR 926X, 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 CUR 926X registered?

CUR 926X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is CUR 926X safe to buy?

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