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JBM 281Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,914 mi
Last recorded1,914 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBM 281Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2008 1,914 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,075 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,040 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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JBM 281Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 JBM 281Y, 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 JBM 281Y registered?

JBM 281Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 March 1983.

Is JBM 281Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBM 281Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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