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C393 YVG

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,937 mi
Last recorded79,937 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC393 YVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,744 miles

sills floors and fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2007 77,902 miles

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

sills floors and fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,578 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 79,440 miles

fuel pipes corroded

coolant leaking

corrosion to rear inner/outer sills, floors and chassis

Fail 14 Nov 2005 79,440 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leaking

corrosion to rear inner/outer sills, floors and chassis

fuel pipes corroded

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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C393 YVG is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc 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 C393 YVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C393 YVG registered?

C393 YVG is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 November 1985.

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The MOT history for C393 YVG 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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