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C518 LBD

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,183 mi
Last recorded52,183 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC518 LBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,183 miles

both front inner wings at front under headlamps corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front inner wings corroding under head lamps not structural

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,332 miles

o/s/f inner wing at front corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,219 miles

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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C518 LBD is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C518 LBD, 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 C518 LBD registered?

C518 LBD is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C518 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C518 LBD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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