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EFH 59Y

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,423 mi
Last recorded38,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFH 59Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,423 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 36,700 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 36,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 36,130 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,961 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,330 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 33,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,848 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limits

Fail 10 Jul 2013 30,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

headlamp images are partially effected by colour of front position lamps

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and close to legal limits

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,853 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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EFH 59Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,904 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 EFH 59Y, 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 44 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFH 59Y registered?

EFH 59Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is EFH 59Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFH 59Y shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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