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XBO 678T

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,051 mi
Last recorded17,051 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBO 678T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2025 17,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 16,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 15,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 15,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 14,549 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 19,906 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 11,644 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 9,029 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 5,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 840 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,861 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,041 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 754,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 617,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,509 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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XBO 678T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBO 678T, 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

How do I check the history of XBO 678T?

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What year was XBO 678T registered?

XBO 678T is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 August 1978.

Is XBO 678T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBO 678T shows 19 tests 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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