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B958 XYK

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB958 XYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 86,716 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,417 miles

n/s CV boot deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s CV boot deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B958 XYK is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B958 XYK, 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 B958 XYK registered?

B958 XYK is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B958 XYK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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