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RJU 943W

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJU 943W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 94,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 94,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 93,929 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,507 miles

both rear whell tubs corrosion not with in prescibed area

Fail 12 Sep 2018 87,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear whell tubs corrosion not with in prescibed area

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,635 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,659 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,543 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres perished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,314 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006
Fail 27 Nov 2006

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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RJU 943W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJU 943W, 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 RJU 943W registered?

RJU 943W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 June 1981.

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The MOT history for RJU 943W shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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