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TVU 857X

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,161 mi
Last recorded45,161 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVU 857X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 45,161 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 45,141 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r &n/s/r inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,899 miles

Vehicle structure has welded repairs on sills floor and inner wings Standard of repair is strong but untidy In several places repairs have been coated in underseal and body repair sealant Owner assures continous welding has been carried out to

Fail 27 Mar 2006 43,882 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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TVU 857X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,474 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 TVU 857X, 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 45 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TVU 857X?

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What year was TVU 857X registered?

TVU 857X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 December 1981.

Is TVU 857X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVU 857X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVU 857X have outstanding finance?

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