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C38 TGW

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,581 mi
Last recorded65,581 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC38 TGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,581 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both door sills have corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 65,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,508 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,567 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,104 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 62,306 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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C38 TGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C38 TGW, 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 C38 TGW registered?

C38 TGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 April 1986.

Is C38 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C38 TGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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