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C404 MAR

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC404 MAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 89,581 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 89,173 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,990 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,990 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,590 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2018 88,586 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,684 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,625 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,202 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 85,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,730 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,164 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2007 81,888 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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C404 MAR is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C404 MAR, 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 C404 MAR registered?

C404 MAR is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 June 1986.

Is C404 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C404 MAR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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