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PKY 490X

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKY 490X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2016 69,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel stains on fuel tank but no obvious leak.

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

travel at handbrake but effiency ok.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,762 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,760 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,676 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,184 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 28,157 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PKY 490X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PKY 490X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PKY 490X registered?

PKY 490X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is PKY 490X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKY 490X shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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