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YUY 534W

1981 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,137 mi
Last recorded59,137 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier54,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 534W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 59,137 miles

Both rear inner & outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Front chassis showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 2 May 2008 55,838 miles

N/s.front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 52,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 51,340 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 51,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YUY 534W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YUY 534W, 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.

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YUY 534W is a 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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