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C544 VFP

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,911 mi
Last recorded17,911 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC544 VFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 17,911 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2025 17,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wear on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2024 14,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 10,737 miles

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

boot struts missing

Fail 9 May 2023 107,737 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

boot struts missing

Fail 13 Apr 2023 10,723 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

bootlid struts missing

Pass 13 Apr 2022 6,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and should be changed soon! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 6,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and should be changed soon! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 1,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 1,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2019 95,919 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 934,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 91,703 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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C544 VFP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C544 VFP, 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 C544 VFP registered?

C544 VFP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C544 VFP safe to buy?

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