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C450 XEA

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,419 mi
Last recorded67,419 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC450 XEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2009 67,419 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,667 miles

front to rear brake pipes are sligthly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 626,587 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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C450 XEA is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C450 XEA, 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.

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What year was C450 XEA registered?

C450 XEA is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 December 1985.

Is C450 XEA safe to buy?

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