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MPX 14Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,938 mi
Last recorded70,938 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPX 14Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,938 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,750 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

noise from offside rear brake

Fail 25 Oct 2007 69,750 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

noise from offside rear brake

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,097 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 68,434 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 68,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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MPX 14Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc 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 MPX 14Y, 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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MPX 14Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 April 1983.

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