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SNB 527X

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,685 mi
Last recorded40,685 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNB 527X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 40,685 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 40,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,529 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 39,472 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,141 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,854 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre splits in side wall

o/s tyres have splits in side walls

Fail 11 Oct 2012 38,853 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre splits in side wall

o/s tyres have splits in side walls

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,572 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 93,241 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,903 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2006 35,812 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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SNB 527X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SNB 527X, 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 SNB 527X registered?

SNB 527X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for SNB 527X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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