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RBE 922S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,125 mi
Last recorded47,125 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBE 922S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 22 Jun 2015 41,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,573 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/r axcel

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,686 miles

oil leak o/s/r axcel

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,045 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,441 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,183 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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RBE 922S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RBE 922S, 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 RBE 922S registered?

RBE 922S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is RBE 922S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBE 922S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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