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RWL 631T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,256 mi
Last recorded52,256 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 631T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 52,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,529 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 51,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,347 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 51,347 miles

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

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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RWL 631T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RWL 631T, 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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How do I check the history of RWL 631T?

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What year was RWL 631T registered?

RWL 631T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is RWL 631T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWL 631T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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