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FWR 536Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,836 mi
Last recorded94,836 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWR 536Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,836 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 90,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,538 miles

Rear brakes would benefit from adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,308 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,331 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,866 miles

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

Front tyres different size to rears.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,985 miles

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

Front tyres different sizes to rears

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,776 miles

Front tyres different size to rears but same across axles

Nearside Front Coil spring not sat in rubber insulator but seated in cup

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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FWR 536Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FWR 536Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWR 536Y registered?

FWR 536Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 March 1983.

Is FWR 536Y safe to buy?

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