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TER 758S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,955 mi
Last recorded80,955 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTER 758S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,955 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing possible slight noise

Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,503 miles

Oil leak ()

advance corrosion to osr coil spring holder

both rear tyres and osf tyres cracking up

nsf tyre worn heavily outer edge and on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe/axle by coil spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,874 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,817 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,763 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

adv on both front brakes binding

adv on near side front head light lens damp

Pass 16 May 2011 63,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 62,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,987 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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TER 758S 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 73.3%.

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 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 TER 758S, 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 TER 758S?

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What year was TER 758S registered?

TER 758S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is TER 758S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TER 758S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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