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C486 DYN

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,630 mi
Last recorded83,630 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC486 DYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 83,630 miles

exhaust has pin holes

number plates in poor conditon

o/s mirror glass is damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 83,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

exhaust has pin holes

number plates in poor conditon

o/s mirror glass is damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,926 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror is cracked

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

small pinhole in centre exhaust

Fail 26 Apr 2010 79,826 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s door mirror is cracked

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

small pinhole in centre exhaust

Pass 11 May 2009 74,443 miles

n/s front tyre is worn low ,o/s rear tyre has cracks in its walls

o/s rear wheel mearing has a slight noise and n/s rear bearing has slight play

Pass 7 May 2008 69,278 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 69,276 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 62,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 62,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,045 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 59,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe at pump looks like it may be leaking(damp)

Fuel pipe at tank looks like it is possibly leaking(Damp)

front brake pads are worn low (Approx 2,000 miles left)

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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C486 DYN is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 C486 DYN, 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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C486 DYN is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 April 1986.

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