1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.3L Petrol · AMX 44T
1978 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 1978. Recorded mileage 20,723 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AMX 44T Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 20,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AMX 44T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier (AMX 44T) between June 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam in op (4.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front, center and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”.
AMX 44T Mileage History
- 25/06/202620,693 mi
- 26/08/202620,723 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 177 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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