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GKX 43Y

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,701 mi
Last recorded66,701 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKX 43Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,701 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 66,701 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,531 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 65,531 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,671 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,320 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,209 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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GKX 43Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GKX 43Y, 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 GKX 43Y registered?

GKX 43Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 December 1982.

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