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R617 MRE

1997 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,323 mi
Last recorded64,323 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier110,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 MRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,323 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 64,297 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear crossmember corroded at nearside

Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,160 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 58,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,572 miles

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

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

o/s sun visor clip broken

Fail 11 Dec 2007 53,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

o/s sun visor clip broken

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,184 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 50,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades split,still cleaning screen

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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R617 MRE is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 110,578 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 R617 MRE, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R617 MRE registered?

R617 MRE is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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