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SEF 336X

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,405 mi
Last recorded57,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEF 336X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,497 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 56,497 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 56,488 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 56,487 miles

Fuel hose damaged breather hose to filler neck perished & split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,416 miles

Fuel filter breather hose split

Nearside front inner CV gaiter becoming insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2017 56,416 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel filter breather hose split

Nearside front inner CV gaiter becoming insecure

Pass 13 May 2016 56,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,793 miles

n/s w/screen washer jet not working

Pass 1 May 2013 55,624 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 55,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,397 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 51,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,562 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,812 miles

Both rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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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SEF 336X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,904 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 SEF 336X, 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 44 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEF 336X registered?

SEF 336X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 March 1982.

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