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VMK 746S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,577 mi
Last recorded83,577 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMK 746S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 83,577 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 82,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,745 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,275 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,947 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 73,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,981 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,890 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/ s door handle outer stiff

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,873 miles

glass fiber in n/s/f jacking point

Fail 5 Dec 2008 73,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

glass fiber in n/s/f jacking point

Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,928 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,509 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 72,043 miles

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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VMK 746S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VMK 746S, 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

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What year was VMK 746S registered?

VMK 746S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 July 1978.

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