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C4 VCD

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,267 mi
Last recorded99,267 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 99,267 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 98,771 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 98,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,005 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 94,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty with slight leak at centre pipe

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle has been waxoiled

Fail 15 May 2017 94,846 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty with slight leak at centre pipe

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle has been waxoiled

Pass 16 May 2016 90,333 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

underside of car has been completely waxoiled

Fail 16 May 2016 90,333 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

underside of car has been completely waxoiled

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 81,903 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 81,903 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 81,041 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 May 2012 80,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 80,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,258 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 77,449 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 77,449 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 75,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 75,860 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 74,546 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,546 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 72,190 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 72,190 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,882 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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C4 VCD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C4 VCD, 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 C4 VCD registered?

C4 VCD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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