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KGN 753T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,625 mi
Last recorded86,625 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGN 753T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2006 86,625 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s outer sills covered and unable to assess for condition

Fail 29 Jul 2006 86,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s outer sills covered and unable to assess for corrosion

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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KGN 753T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KGN 753T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGN 753T registered?

KGN 753T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 October 1978.

Is KGN 753T safe to buy?

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