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C400 UBY

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,900 mi
Last recorded48,900 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC400 UBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,302 miles

offside front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,217 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 48,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,081 miles

nearside rear brake slightly lower on brake effort

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,055 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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C400 UBY is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver 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 C400 UBY, 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 C400 UBY registered?

C400 UBY is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 January 1986.

Is C400 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C400 UBY 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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