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PNP 541T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,468 mi
Last recorded26,468 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 541T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2008 26,468 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,151 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 22,073 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,534 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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PNP 541T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 61,237 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 PNP 541T, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNP 541T registered?

PNP 541T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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