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TJR 894S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,238 mi
Last recorded61,238 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJR 894S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged Brake cable corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion through inner wing and bulkhead within prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions not tested Engine idling at approx 2000 rpm. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside front chassis side rail/sill to floor panel corroded, adjacent to jacking point, within prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Adjacent to nearside front suspension sub frame mount (rear). also no locking device on mounting bolt with castellated nut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within prescribed area of offside front suspension bottom arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking flexible pipe from tank through boot compartment floor leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components, anti roll bar, links and arms etc. General corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 61,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis front and rear of (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive futher corrosion to inner arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge and badly perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear floor areas offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,054 miles

Offside Front Inner sidewall starting to crack and perish

underside has had substantial chassis repairs/welding

Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,891 miles

Underside of vehicle has some surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 May 2008 38,042 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,483 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,626 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 36,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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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TJR 894S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TJR 894S, 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.

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TJR 894S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 April 1978.

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