1980 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0L Petrol · DUD 889V
1980 Vauxhall Cavalier (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1980. Recorded mileage 39,045 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DUD 889V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 39,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DUD 889V 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 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier (DUD 889V) between March 2025 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DUD 889V Mileage History
- 05/03/202539,045 mi
- 06/03/202539,045 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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