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C280 UBY

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,407 mi
Last recorded44,407 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC280 UBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,407 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,432 miles

Battery insecure

offside rear tyre perishing on walls

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,409 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,409 miles

0ffside washer not hitting screen

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

both rear tyres slighty perished

fuel hose to carb perished

fuel hose to pump perished

fuel hose to tank perished

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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C280 UBY is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C280 UBY, 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 C280 UBY registered?

C280 UBY is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C280 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C280 UBY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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