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YGX 964Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGX 964Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 43,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 35,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,105 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,434 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,598 miles

rear silencer rusting. corrosion under battery tray.(attn req soon).

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,102 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 32,102 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,041 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 32,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

no rear seat belt o/s, rear of exhaust very rusty, o/s/f brake binding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,036 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly, slight blow on exhaust.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,955 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,908 miles

tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery tray corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,607 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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YGX 964Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 53,928 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 YGX 964Y, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YGX 964Y registered?

YGX 964Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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