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TMK 106Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,071 mi
Last recorded17,071 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMK 106Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 17,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe loose in mounting

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever high travel

Fail 31 May 2023 17,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe loose in mounting

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever high travel

Pass 1 Jun 2022 13,844 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 10,610 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 37,982 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake lever high

n/s/f wing has hole at bottom

o/s/f wing has hole at bottom

Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,921 miles

Nearside Front wing has hole at bottom

Offside Front wing has hole at bottom

Fail 12 Apr 2016 137,921 miles

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

Nearside Front wing has hole at bottom

Offside Front wing has hole at bottom

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,481 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres starting to perish / crack

Fail 6 Mar 2014 27,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2009 27,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 10 Mar 2008 27,047 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,217 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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TMK 106Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TMK 106Y, 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 TMK 106Y registered?

TMK 106Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 April 1983.

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