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XMX 190S

1978 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier61,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMX 190S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,820 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,372 miles

rear axle brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion on o/s front and rear chassis legs

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,795 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 92,743 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 92,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,727 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,597 miles

Slight play in steering rack, also top coloum bearing has slight play.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,273 miles

slight play top strg colomn bush

Pass 11 Apr 2007 91,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,112 miles

slight play top colomn bush

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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XMX 190S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XMX 190S, 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 XMX 190S registered?

XMX 190S is a 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is XMX 190S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMX 190S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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