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MBL 342X

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,191 mi
Last recorded34,191 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBL 342X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,191 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,085 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,085 miles

Advise rear springs corroded!

Pass 23 May 2013 73,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 73,085 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MBL 342X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MBL 342X, 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 MBL 342X registered?

MBL 342X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is MBL 342X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBL 342X shows 7 tests 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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