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NPO 298R

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,267 mi
Last recorded74,267 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 298R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 74,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,020 miles

front chassismember weak o/s/r sill weak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,020 miles

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

front chassismember weak o/s/r sill weak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,795 miles

oil leaks

rear brake pipe corroded

underside vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 69,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leaks

rear brake pipe corroded

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,276 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 69,276 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 69,275 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

no o/s mirror . sill covers fitted . slight play in seat runners o/s/f

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,023 miles

rust starting in n/s/f jacking point area / front lower arm support area

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,543 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 66,543 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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NPO 298R is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NPO 298R, 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 NPO 298R registered?

NPO 298R is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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