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C121 EMG

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,207 mi
Last recorded49,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC121 EMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 49,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 47,789 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 46,489 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 45,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 45,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,989 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 45,988 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,801 miles

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded!

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 44,774 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,630 miles

BATTERY CLAMP NOT FITTED

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2012 44,630 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BATTERY CLAMP NOT FITTED

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 May 2011 41,680 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,680 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 39,164 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 May 2009 36,726 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 36,726 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2008 34,241 miles

DRIVERS WING MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2008 34,241 miles

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

DRIVERS WING MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 31,410 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 31,410 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 May 2006 28,095 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 28,095 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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C121 EMG is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C121 EMG, 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 C121 EMG registered?

C121 EMG is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C121 EMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C121 EMG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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