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FEC 773T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,226 mi
Last recorded59,226 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEC 773T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 59,226 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 49,967 miles

Metal brake pipes &vehicle stucture has genral surface rust needs attention

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FEC 773T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEC 773T, 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 FEC 773T registered?

FEC 773T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is FEC 773T safe to buy?

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