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OMY 247W

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,392 mi
Last recorded61,392 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMY 247W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,392 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 61,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,378 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,375 miles

front and rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 60,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 59,945 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2013 55,346 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 54,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2012 54,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,873 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,699 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 48,699 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2007 45,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 43,595 miles

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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OMY 247W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OMY 247W, 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 OMY 247W registered?

OMY 247W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 April 1981.

Is OMY 247W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMY 247W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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