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RDB 681W

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,168 mi
Last recorded51,168 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDB 681W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 51,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 50,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 50,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,409 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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RDB 681W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,474 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 RDB 681W, 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 45 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDB 681W registered?

RDB 681W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 May 1981.

Is RDB 681W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDB 681W shows 5 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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