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KEW 448W

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEW 448W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2013 60,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 59,956 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,142 miles

b/pipe rusty slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 58,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre weraring on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,147 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,071 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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KEW 448W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KEW 448W, 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 KEW 448W registered?

KEW 448W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 March 1981.

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