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CVT 255T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,926 mi
Last recorded66,926 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVT 255T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 67,747 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 62,728 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CVT 255T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVT 255T, 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 CVT 255T registered?

CVT 255T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 November 1978.

Is CVT 255T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVT 255T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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