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PYL 436Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,025 mi
Last recorded45,025 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYL 436Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,025 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,969 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,489 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 42,824 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,078 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,718 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,248 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,136 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,169 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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PYL 436Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 53,928 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 PYL 436Y, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYL 436Y registered?

PYL 436Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is PYL 436Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYL 436Y shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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