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NPE 266W

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 266W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,610 miles

both front anti roll bar bush rubber mountings have both perished

brake fluid is on the minummum level

corrosion has begun on all of the suspension conponents

front number plate is delaminating

gearbox & rear diff are leaking fluid

n/s headlight is emmiting a poor image

radiator is in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2011 82,563 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front anti roll bar bush rubber mountings have both perished

brake fluid is on the minummum level

corrosion has begun on all of the suspension conponents

front number plate is delaminating

gearbox & rear diff are leaking fluid

n/s headlight is emmiting a poor image

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,117 miles

both outer sill corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 76,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s & n/s outer door sills badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,442 miles

front chassis outriggers in poor condition.

front chassis rails in poor condition around sub frame mountings.

front suspension arms and springs corroding.

manifold has 1 bolt missing.(not leaking or insecure)

near side and off side rear inner sills heavily undersealed .unable to fully inspect.

near side and off side rear wheel arches in very poor condition.

near side beam pattern very weak.

new repaired areas on o/s & n/s rear outer sills & o/s rear inner wheel arch covered in body filler and sealer making full inspection impossible.

off side front inner arch starting to corrode.

off side windscreen wiper blade starting to split.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 70,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front chassis outriggers in poor condition.

front chassis rails in poor condition around sub frame mountings.

front suspension arms and springs corroding.

manifold has 1 bolt missing.(not leaking or insecure)

near side and off side rear inner sills heavily undersealed .unable to fully inspect.

near side and off side rear wheel arches in very poor condition.

near side beam pattern very weak.

off side front inner arch starting to corrode.

off side windscreen wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,381 miles

n/side rear wheel arch starting to corrode

o/side chassis at rear weld repair

o/side drivers door skin corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,080 miles

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

Oil leak

spare wheel fitted to n/s rear uniroyal 3mm

Fail 2 Sep 2006 51,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

spare wheel fitted to n/s rear uniroyal 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2005 47,953 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

oil leak

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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NPE 266W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NPE 266W, 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 NPE 266W registered?

NPE 266W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 May 1981.

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The MOT history for NPE 266W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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