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B709 WDV

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,667 mi
Last recorded79,667 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB709 WDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,667 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion starting behind nearside front headlight on inner wheel arch

Front crossmember corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underneath vehicle undersealed so cannot fully inspect various items

Various places on vehicle starting to corrode underneath and body

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,945 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion starting behind nearside front headlight on inner wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath vehicle under sealed so cannot fully inspect

Various places on vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,232 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion repaired to offside front and undersealed so unable to fully inspect

Oil leak ()

Underneath vehicle undersealed so cannot fully inspect

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,232 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion repaired to offside front and undersealed so unable to fully inspect

Oil leak ()

Underneath vehicle undersealed so cannot fully inspect

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,067 miles

Corrosion repaired to offside front and undersealed unable to fully inspect

Exhaust system touching underneath slightly causing a rattle on inside of the car

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Underneath vehicle undersealed so cannot fully inspect

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 6,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Underneath vehicle undersealed so cannot fully inspect

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,325 miles

suspension arms and underbody corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,147 miles

CORROSIAN UNDERNEATH VEH REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED UNABLE TO EXAMINE O/S FRONT BUMPER BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,816 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 74,805 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel pump insecure bracket corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,498 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,972 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 71,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,131 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 69,131 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 67,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 66,487 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 66,481 miles

Inner Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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B709 WDV is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 59,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B709 WDV, 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 41 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B709 WDV is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 January 1985.

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