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C37 TLR

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC37 TLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,242 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

N/S/R door un-able to open from the outside.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 81,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

N/S/R door un-able to open from the outside.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,132 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 80,120 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,983 miles

wheel arches corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2005 77,476 miles

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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C37 TLR is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C37 TLR, 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 C37 TLR registered?

C37 TLR is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C37 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C37 TLR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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