MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,791 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBJ 988T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DBJ 988T, 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 DBJ 988T?
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What year was DBJ 988T registered?
DBJ 988T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 November 1978.
Is DBJ 988T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBJ 988T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DBJ 988T have outstanding finance?
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