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VTY 54T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTY 54T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 87,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 79,243 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 79,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2013 78,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,970 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 77,756 miles

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.

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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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.

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