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SRJ 907X

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Orange Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,348 mi
Last recorded51,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRJ 907X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,348 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,804 miles

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

Cuit in outer sidewall of NSR tyre

NSF suspension soft

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 50,780 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Cuit in outer sidewall of NSR tyre

NSF suspension soft

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSR hub seal leaaking

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,615 miles

Exhaust rubber missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,357 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,288 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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SRJ 907X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Orange with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SRJ 907X, 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 SRJ 907X registered?

SRJ 907X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is SRJ 907X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRJ 907X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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