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UOP 62S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,610 mi
Last recorded16,610 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOP 62S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,610 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 16,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,767 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 15,763 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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UOP 62S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOP 62S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UOP 62S?

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What year was UOP 62S registered?

UOP 62S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 April 1978.

Is UOP 62S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOP 62S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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