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C455 ETT

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,470 mi
Last recorded97,470 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2005
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC455 ETT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2005 97,470 miles

NOTE:weld repairs heavily undersealed.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2005 97,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adv:previous weld repairs heavily undersealed.

adv:rear panel corroded.

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2005 97,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear panel badly corroded

weldrepairs covered in sealer

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

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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C455 ETT is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C455 ETT, 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 C455 ETT registered?

C455 ETT is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 December 1985.

Is C455 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C455 ETT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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