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P608 SVS

1997 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,844 mi
Last recorded102,844 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier110,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 SVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 102,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,620 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

minor imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 16 Jun 2009 93,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front noumber plate poor c0ndition

Pass 23 May 2008 80,631 miles

bad oil leak

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f anti roll link wearing

o/s/f lower arm rear bush wearing

Fail 20 May 2008 80,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bad oil leak

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f anti roll link wearing

o/s/f lower arm rear bush wearing

Fail 2 May 2008 79,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,693 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,570 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 58,750 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P608 SVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 110,578 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 P608 SVS, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P608 SVS registered?

P608 SVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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