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B797 ORS

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,180 mi
Last recorded91,180 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB797 ORS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

everything underneath the car completely covered in underseal...making it difficult to inspect corrosion and brake pipes etc.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,172 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B797 ORS is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B797 ORS, 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 B797 ORS registered?

B797 ORS is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B797 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B797 ORS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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