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C530 GUD

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,483 mi
Last recorded65,483 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 GUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,483 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 65,483 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,476 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 65,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,461 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 65,428 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,424 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 65,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 65,413 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 65,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,400 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,400 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 65,393 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 65,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 65,373 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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C530 GUD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C530 GUD, 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 C530 GUD registered?

C530 GUD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C530 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C530 GUD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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