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YNM 170X

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,593 mi
Last recorded62,593 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNM 170X
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 62,593 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 62,586 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% no brake result (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wing, hole near headlamp

Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,126 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 60,757 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 60,739 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,234 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 60,217 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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YNM 170X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,474 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 YNM 170X, 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 45 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 YNM 170X registered?

YNM 170X is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 November 1981.

Is YNM 170X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNM 170X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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