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C234 SBC

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,258 mi
Last recorded60,258 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC234 SBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,222 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective NSF head lamp reflector in poor condition . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play OSR hub bearing has slight free play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 56,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,779 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR FROM FLEXI PIPES TO HUB (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,613 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,609 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,618 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,294 miles

frot brakes imbalance just within limits

Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,059 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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C234 SBC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C234 SBC, 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 C234 SBC registered?

C234 SBC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 September 1985.

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