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DYC 438T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,978 mi
Last recorded97,978 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYC 438T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,978 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 97,978 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,796 miles

centre exhaust box small hole and corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 90,317 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 90,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT O/S AND REAR N/S TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT. EXHAUST SMOKEY.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 83,927 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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DYC 438T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DYC 438T, 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 DYC 438T registered?

DYC 438T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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The MOT history for DYC 438T shows 6 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.

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