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LYA 465Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,311 mi
Last recorded88,311 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYA 465Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,311 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,878 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,878 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,555 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 85,555 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 83,694 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,199 miles

fuel pipe from tank /under bonnet damp

Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,130 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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LYA 465Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LYA 465Y, 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.

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What year was LYA 465Y registered?

LYA 465Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is LYA 465Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYA 465Y shows 9 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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