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WGD 252W

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,101 mi
Last recorded10,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 252W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,101 miles

welded and underseqaled everywhere

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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WGD 252W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,474 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 WGD 252W, 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 45 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGD 252W registered?

WGD 252W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is WGD 252W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGD 252W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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