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A849 WFM

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,381 mi
Last recorded81,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA849 WFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,281 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 81,281 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,203 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,098 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 81,098 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,001 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 80,994 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,679 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,321 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,909 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,887 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,575 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf wheel bearing slight rumble

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,386 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 78,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 78,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,694 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Slight grease leak from cv joints clips

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 77,128 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing (O.E fitment from new)

Front shock absorbers are very weak but there is no leakage evident and there is a small amount off damping still apparent

Fail 15 Jul 2008 77,099 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres are perishing (O.E fitment from new)

Front shock absorbers are very weak but there is no leakage evident and there is a small amount off damping still apparent

Pass 30 Jun 2007 76,400 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 76,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 75,256 miles

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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A849 WFM is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,139 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 A849 WFM, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A849 WFM registered?

A849 WFM is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 May 1984.

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