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PTY 970Y

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,967 mi
Last recorded10,967 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTY 970Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 10,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 10,718 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 10,314 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 7,487 miles

Been undersealed.

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 7,487 miles

Been undersealed.

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 3,797 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 1,636 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 1,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 106,360 miles

Slight leak from n/s inner C.V boot

Very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,126 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 95,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 95,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 93,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 87,620 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 87,592 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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PTY 970Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PTY 970Y, 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 PTY 970Y registered?

PTY 970Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is PTY 970Y safe to buy?

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