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TNY 799Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,522 mi
Last recorded64,522 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNY 799Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 63,064 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,033 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 62,033 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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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TNY 799Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 TNY 799Y, 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 TNY 799Y registered?

TNY 799Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 May 1983.

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