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THA 550W

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHA 550W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2011 70,555 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner rear sill weak and rusting

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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THA 550W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 THA 550W, 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 THA 550W registered?

THA 550W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is THA 550W safe to buy?

The MOT history for THA 550W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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