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C33 HDV

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,780 mi
Last recorded163,780 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 HDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 163,780 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 163,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 163,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 163,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 163,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2021 162,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 161,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear pannal corroded but not withing the prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear pannal corroded but not withing the prescribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2018 159,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cill corroded but not exsesive

Nearside Rear inner arch heavaly corroded but dose not fall within the 30cm of a suspension mounting point

Offside Rear inner arch heavaly corroded but dose not fall within the 30cm of a suspension mounting point

geral under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 159,594 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 159,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 159,471 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 159,471 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 159,086 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2013 159,084 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 158,195 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2012 158,195 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2011 158,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 158,240 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 158,238 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front disc slightly corroded

o/s rear footbrake effort

Pass 27 Mar 2008 157,572 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

car fitted with lowered springs/non std wheels/rear exhaust box/side body kit

Pass 3 Apr 2007 156,843 miles

offside front lower inner wing slightly rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2006 154,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully check outter sills due to body kit general under body rust offside rear coil spring mounting

Fail 21 Mar 2006 154,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

car has under seal on all under body

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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C33 HDV is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,022 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 C33 HDV, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C33 HDV registered?

C33 HDV is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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