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PDA 140X

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,740 mi
Last recorded50,740 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 140X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 50,740 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 50,740 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four - ( over 15 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,571 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 51,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,570 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,564 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 50,544 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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PDA 140X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,904 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 PDA 140X, 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 44 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDA 140X registered?

PDA 140X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PDA 140X safe to buy?

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