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WBL 916Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,885 mi
Last recorded64,885 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBL 916Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

nearside front brakes slight grabbing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,835 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

nearside front brakes slight grabbing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,779 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front brakes slight grabbing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,749 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosion around rear wheel arches

fuel tank vent hose split

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,541 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

exhaust emits slight blue smoke during acceleration

Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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WBL 916Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 53,928 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 WBL 916Y, 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 43 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 WBL 916Y registered?

WBL 916Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 June 1983.

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The MOT history for WBL 916Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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