MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
both outer sill corroded.
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
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.
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.
n/side rear wheel arch starting to corrode
o/side chassis at rear weld repair
o/side drivers door skin corroding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
spare wheel fitted to n/s rear uniroyal 3mm
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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NPE 266W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 May 1981.
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