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WMV 266S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,383 mi
Last recorded35,383 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMV 266S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 35,383 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 34,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 33,256 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 30,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale intermittent operation

Modified suspension fitted to both axles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front & nearside front seats security poor

Offside front & offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked & perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2015 30,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale intermittent operation

Modified suspension fitted to both axles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front & nearside front seats security poor

Offside front & offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked & perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,809 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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WMV 266S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WMV 266S, 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 WMV 266S registered?

WMV 266S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is WMV 266S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMV 266S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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