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TVA 541S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,776 mi
Last recorded94,776 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVA 541S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,776 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 94,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 93,874 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,031 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 92,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 92,511 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 90,731 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak from engine & rear diff.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 87,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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TVA 541S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TVA 541S, 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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What year was TVA 541S registered?

TVA 541S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is TVA 541S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVA 541S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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