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C27 JGJ

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,747 mi
Last recorded57,747 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 JGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,747 miles

see advisory note: 672110207271

Fail 19 Jul 2007 57,715 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake

nearside rear lens cluster cracked & holed, no white light showing

Pass 22 Jul 2006 56,550 miles

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

bad oil leaks from the oil filler cap and the crank chaft oil seal

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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C27 JGJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C27 JGJ, 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 C27 JGJ registered?

C27 JGJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 November 1985.

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The MOT history for C27 JGJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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