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GTT 239Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,266 mi
Last recorded20,266 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTT 239Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,266 miles

Boot lid will not secure shut

Hose from fuel tank has clip missing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 20,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Boot lid will not secure shut

Hose from fuel tank has clip missing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 20,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,159 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches

damage o/s/f door

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,820 miles

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

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 17,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,028 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,277 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,490 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyer wearing unevin outer part of tread

o/s/f tyer 3mm tread

Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,462 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 9,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 5,954 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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GTT 239Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GTT 239Y, 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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What year was GTT 239Y registered?

GTT 239Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 May 1983.

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