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VKW 672S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKW 672S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,899 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,667 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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VKW 672S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VKW 672S, 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 VKW 672S registered?

VKW 672S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 June 1978.

Is VKW 672S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKW 672S shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKW 672S have outstanding finance?

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