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HTC 122X

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,083 mi
Last recorded52,083 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTC 122X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 52,083 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,404 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,904 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,624 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,472 miles

slight corrosion around offside rear coil spring mount

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,353 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,214 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,991 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 47,991 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,753 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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HTC 122X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,474 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 HTC 122X, 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 45 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HTC 122X registered?

HTC 122X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 November 1981.

Is HTC 122X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTC 122X shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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