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ELD 806Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

15,628 mi
Last recorded15,628 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELD 806Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 15,628 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rust hole at floor to inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rust and holed in inner wing and on chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rusty and holed in o/s/f floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear o/s/r Inner wing to outer wing connection rusted away. n/s/r inner wing lower rusted away

Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,691 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 14,685 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion in front of front engine mounting (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,650 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 13,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,650 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 12,643 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,586 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hand brake cable rusty

vehicle has some rusty panels but no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,364 miles

front cv boots deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 9,259 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,990 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 7,944 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 6,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear valances corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2009 6,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

In my opinion this vehicle has reached the end of its servicible life.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear valances corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,998 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 4,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,180 miles

vihicle repairs covered in under sill

Fail 10 Apr 2007 3,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

bolk head corroding

front pads geting low

os floor to sill covered in under sill and mastick

osf cv boot weaping

Pass 13 Apr 2006 1,262 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 1,254 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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ELD 806Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 53,928 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 ELD 806Y, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ELD 806Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 May 1983.

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