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WRX 733T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,317 mi
Last recorded30,317 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRX 733T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 30,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 29,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 28,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 27,655 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 27,294 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,136 miles

some play offside steering arm

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 13 Jul 2018 26,768 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,322 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 26,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 25,514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,227 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

Fail 29 Feb 2008 25,227 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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WRX 733T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRX 733T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WRX 733T registered?

WRX 733T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 August 1978.

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The MOT history for WRX 733T shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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