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C365 MTO

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,893 mi
Last recorded54,893 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC365 MTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,506 miles

Corrosion to front coil springs.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,150 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 51,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

fuel pipe routing through rack poor

Fail 16 Nov 2019 51,478 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

fuel pipe routing through rack poor

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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C365 MTO is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C365 MTO, 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 C365 MTO registered?

C365 MTO is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C365 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C365 MTO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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