MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Spare wheel well corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
spare wheel well corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTY 54T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VTY 54T, 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 VTY 54T registered?
VTY 54T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is VTY 54T safe to buy?
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