MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,316 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (2.4.G.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (2.4.G.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
under side of vehicle under sealed
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
underbody heavily undersealed only slight corrosion visable
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
underbody heavily undersealed only slight corrosion visable
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WTA 517S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WTA 517S, 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 WTA 517S registered?
WTA 517S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 February 1978.
Is WTA 517S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WTA 517S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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