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C531 UHA

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,494 mi
Last recorded62,494 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 UHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 62,494 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 62,475 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2014 62,362 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease.

all tyres cracked on sidewalls.

underbody excssicely underseald

Fail 21 May 2014 62,362 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked on sidewalls.

underbody excssicely underseald

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

all brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 61,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,444 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 59,294 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,768 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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C531 UHA is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C531 UHA, 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 C531 UHA registered?

C531 UHA is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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