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LAA 116Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,323 mi
Last recorded83,323 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAA 116Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,323 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 83,303 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 83,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 83,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 83,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,067 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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LAA 116Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LAA 116Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAA 116Y?

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What year was LAA 116Y registered?

LAA 116Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 April 1983.

Is LAA 116Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAA 116Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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