1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.9L Petrol · CLG 715S
1978 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1978. Recorded mileage 88,940 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CLG 715S Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2023
- 88,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CLG 715S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier (CLG 715S) between June 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2023 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
CLG 715S Mileage History
- 14/06/202287,306 mi
- 15/06/202287,309 mi+3 mi
- 31/05/202388,940 mi+1,631 mi
Average of roughly 1,701 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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