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DUJ 242T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,673 mi
Last recorded45,673 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUJ 242T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,790 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushs are in poor condition

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre is in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre is in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,790 miles

engine oil leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,791 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 39,791 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,144 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leak

gear box oil leak

slight exhaust blow rear box

Fail 1 Oct 2011 35,072 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

diff oil leak

gear box oil leak

slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,989 miles

corrosion on outer sills and wheel arches

nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,751 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside rear sills and wheel arches

nearside rear wing damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2008 32,751 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on nearside and offside rear sills and wheel arches

nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,019 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 32,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DUJ 242T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DUJ 242T, 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 DUJ 242T registered?

DUJ 242T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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