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C322 DYC

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,428 mi
Last recorded6,428 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC322 DYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 6,428 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

outer sills rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2013 6,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

outer sills rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 2,982 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 2,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010

coolent leak inlet manifoldnear side / off side c v boot sign of grease split not found

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 95,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,162 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 88,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust front pipe missing a mounting bolt

oil leak

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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C322 DYC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C322 DYC, 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 C322 DYC registered?

C322 DYC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C322 DYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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