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B827 YBV

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,464 mi
Last recorded53,464 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB827 YBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,464 miles

sills starting to rust and or corrode non of which are holed

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,108 miles

outer sills starting to show signs of rust

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,502 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,209 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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B827 YBV is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B827 YBV, 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 B827 YBV registered?

B827 YBV is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B827 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B827 YBV shows 8 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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