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SHN 468X

1982 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,203 mi
Last recorded94,203 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier51,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHN 468X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 93,763 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,763 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,392 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 93,392 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2006 69,014 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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SHN 468X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SHN 468X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHN 468X?

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What year was SHN 468X registered?

SHN 468X is a 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 March 1982.

Is SHN 468X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHN 468X 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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