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B871 BMU

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,647 mi
Last recorded92,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB871 BMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,705 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 20 Mar 2015 90,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 90,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 90,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 90,445 miles

powersteering fluid leak

Fail 20 May 2011 90,445 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

powersteering fluid leak

Pass 24 May 2010 90,424 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 90,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 89,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 May 2006 89,006 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 May 2006 89,006 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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B871 BMU is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B871 BMU, 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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B871 BMU is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 April 1985.

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