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R669 BYA

1998 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier128,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 BYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2008 104,310 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,654 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 92,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,877 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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R669 BYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 128,723 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 R669 BYA, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R669 BYA registered?

R669 BYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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