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VWG 501S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,066 mi
Last recorded44,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWG 501S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,066 miles

N/S/F tyre deteriorated but not showing cords or ply

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

O/S/F tyre deteriorated but not showing cords or ply

O/S/R tyre deteriorated but not showing cords or ply

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 43,114 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 21 May 2012 43,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Apr 2009 42,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,781 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 42,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 42,585 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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VWG 501S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWG 501S, 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 VWG 501S registered?

VWG 501S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 June 1978.

Is VWG 501S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWG 501S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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