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THR 496Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,285 mi
Last recorded77,285 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHR 496Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 77,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 76,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,919 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 75,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,129 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 75,104 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,017 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,899 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,265 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,838 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,930 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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THR 496Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 THR 496Y, 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 THR 496Y registered?

THR 496Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is THR 496Y safe to buy?

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