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B72 GUP

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,113 mi
Last recorded47,113 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB72 GUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 46,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 46,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,329 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 46,329 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,167 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 46,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,162 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,146 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,409 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 45,409 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,329 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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B72 GUP is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 B72 GUP, 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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What year was B72 GUP registered?

B72 GUP is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 January 1985.

Is B72 GUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B72 GUP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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