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B810 EFL

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,831 mi
Last recorded47,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB810 EFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 47,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 47,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also flexi ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 46,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,469 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 44,524 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 44,524 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 2,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 2,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in engine bay (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,694 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 52,693 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear/at front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both mid to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,466 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 52,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 52,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes at the front

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,699 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 10 May 2010 45,454 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,540 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 32,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 31,151 miles

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 3 May 2006 31,042 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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B810 EFL is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B810 EFL, 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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B810 EFL is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 May 1985.

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