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NHS 606Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,678 mi
Last recorded35,678 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHS 606Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 35,678 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 35,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 35,676 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 35,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,391 miles

slight corrosion on offside outer sill and rear wheel arch

Pass 9 Sep 2017 34,573 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,342 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 28,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 27,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,569 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 27,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,329 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 27,329 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 27,189 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,050 miles

offside front brake sticky

Fail 27 Jun 2005 26,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes

offside front brake binding on slightly

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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NHS 606Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NHS 606Y, 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 NHS 606Y registered?

NHS 606Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is NHS 606Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHS 606Y shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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