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STS 155S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTS 155S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,991 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 71,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,683 miles

slight noise at both front hub bearings further attention advised

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,976 miles

slight noise from both front hub bearings when rotated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,722 miles

slight noise from front hub bearings when rotated

some brake flexy hoses secured with cable ties further attention advised

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,491 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 53,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/front brake binding slightly

some movement at rack inner end o/side

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,115 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering rack noisy when turning from lock to lock no significant wear found

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/side track rod end gaiter split

steering rack noisy lock to lock

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,913 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 47,913 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion at battery tray area

flexy brake hoses should be secured with metal clips

gaiter split n/s track rod end

steering rack noisy from lock to lock

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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STS 155S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 61,237 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 STS 155S, 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 48 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 STS 155S?

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What year was STS 155S registered?

STS 155S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is STS 155S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STS 155S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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