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CYA 274S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,972 mi
Last recorded26,972 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYA 274S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 26,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 26,972 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,694 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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CYA 274S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYA 274S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CYA 274S?

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What year was CYA 274S registered?

CYA 274S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is CYA 274S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYA 274S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYA 274S have outstanding finance?

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