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C391 NRN

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,157 mi
Last recorded90,157 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC391 NRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,157 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under neath the car heavily under seald

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,662 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,048 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,020 miles

fuel tank breather hose perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,924 miles

brake and fuel pipes covered in underseal

slight play in the rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,876 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes covered by underseal

slight play in the steering system

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,499 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 2 Sep 2011 84,495 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,226 miles

front and rear shock absorbers slightly soft

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear shock absorbers slightly soft

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front cross member starting to corode

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,830 miles

brake pipes covered by underseal

front and rear shock absorbers soft

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2006 79,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 4 Sep 2006 79,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2005 78,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C391 NRN is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C391 NRN, 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 C391 NRN registered?

C391 NRN is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C391 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C391 NRN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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