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B819 WWX

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,317 mi
Last recorded62,317 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB819 WWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 62,317 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 62,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 60,534 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 60,552 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,444 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,770 miles

Oil leak ()

front number plate damaged

heavily undersealed

nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,764 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2014 56,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

unable to test both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,364 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,585 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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B819 WWX is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B819 WWX, 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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B819 WWX is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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