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SOG 889Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,807 mi
Last recorded80,807 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOG 889Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,747 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,115 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,644 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,771 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 78,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,997 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,220 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 77,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 75,931 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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SOG 889Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 53,928 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 SOG 889Y, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SOG 889Y registered?

SOG 889Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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