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C519 RRB

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,901 mi
Last recorded48,901 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC519 RRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 48,901 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 48,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tempary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2024 48,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both outer sills slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2023 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2022 47,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion at the bottom

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 47,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

temporay fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 47,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

temporay fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 May 2010 47,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2009 46,310 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed and unable to inspect fully

Pass 24 May 2008 44,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

no main beam tell tale light on dash

road tax presented at time of test expired

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 10 May 2007 42,962 miles

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

both rear tyres very badly perished

front brake imbalance 20%

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

pin hole in offside cv boot

vehicle heavily undersealed and unable to inspect underbody fully

Fail 9 May 2007 42,962 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres very badly perished

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

pin hole in offside cv boot

vehicle heavily undersealed and unable to inspect underbody fully

Pass 22 Apr 2006 41,555 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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C519 RRB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C519 RRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C519 RRB?

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What year was C519 RRB registered?

C519 RRB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is C519 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C519 RRB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C519 RRB have outstanding finance?

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