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OPF 10W

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,422 mi
Last recorded36,422 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPF 10W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 36,422 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 35,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 34,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 34,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,787 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,182 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,375 miles

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2010 25,470 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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OPF 10W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OPF 10W, 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 OPF 10W registered?

OPF 10W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 May 1981.

Is OPF 10W safe to buy?

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