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KFV 437S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,101 mi
Last recorded84,101 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 437S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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KFV 437S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 61,237 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 KFV 437S, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KFV 437S registered?

KFV 437S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is KFV 437S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFV 437S shows 1 test 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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