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C461 NCF

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,609 mi
Last recorded25,609 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC461 NCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,609 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,387 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 17,387 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 98,610 miles

Hand brake at end of acceptable travel

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 89,323 miles

OSF door handle operation needs attention

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 72,196 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 72,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C461 NCF is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C461 NCF, 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 C461 NCF registered?

C461 NCF is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C461 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C461 NCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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