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FAG 772Y

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,153 mi
Last recorded52,153 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAG 772Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,851 miles

SHED!!!!

Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 39,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 34,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no standard front and rear coil springs

Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,010 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 27,005 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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.

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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FAG 772Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FAG 772Y, 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 FAG 772Y registered?

FAG 772Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 September 1982.

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The MOT history for FAG 772Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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