MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
suspension arms and underbody corroded
CORROSIAN UNDERNEATH VEH REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED UNABLE TO EXAMINE O/S FRONT BUMPER BRACKET CORRODED
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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?
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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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