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K286 YTM

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,191 mi
Last recorded115,191 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 YTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2010 115,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 107,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 97,429 miles

under body howing signs of corrosion . drivers side sill showing sings of corrosion but ok at time of test . nearside outter c/v gaitor has slight leak but no splits in gaitor .

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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K286 YTM is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K286 YTM, 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 K286 YTM registered?

K286 YTM is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 March 1981.

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