1982 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6L Petrol · CFJ 42Y
1982 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1982. Recorded mileage 141,435 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1982
- Engine
- 1598cc
CFJ 42Y Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2019
- 141,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CFJ 42Y Mileage History
- 31/10/200684,676 mi
- 31/10/200684,676 mi
- 06/11/200788,324 mi+3,648 mi
- 28/02/200888,324 mi
- 07/03/200988,328 mi+4 mi
- 10/03/200988,328 mi
- 13/03/201089,475 mi+1,147 mi
- 17/04/201591,557 mi+2,082 mi
- 08/04/201626,722 mi-64,835 mi
- 17/09/2019141,435 mi+114,713 mi
Average of roughly 4,407 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CFJ 42Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier (CFJ 42Y) between October 2006 and September 2019.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
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