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C367 CUR

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,656 mi
Last recorded37,656 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC367 CUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 37,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 37,183 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 36,723 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 36,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 36,694 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,575 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 30,290 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 27,932 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 24,886 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 19,948 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 15,310 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 8,490 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 3,574 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 3,574 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,394 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,582 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,782 miles

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

front brakes slight oscalating. .

main fuel pipes surface rust.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,782 miles

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

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

front brakes slight oscalating. .

main fuel pipes surface rust.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 76,165 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,980 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,623 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C367 CUR is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C367 CUR, 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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C367 CUR is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 March 1986.

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