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C578 HGP

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,253 mi
Last recorded74,253 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC578 HGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,663 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,726 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting / cracking advise replacing

Nearside Rear tyre splitting and cracking

Offside Front brakes have a slight bind

Offside Rear tyre splitting /cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,325 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 61,324 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,523 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 59,478 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 59,454 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 59,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 59,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaking

n/s/r & n/s/f tyre inner sidewall has minor crack

Fail 16 May 2008 59,405 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaking

n/s/r & n/s/f tyre inner sidewall has minor crack

Pass 16 May 2007 59,322 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2006 59,205 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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C578 HGP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C578 HGP, 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

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What year was C578 HGP registered?

C578 HGP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C578 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C578 HGP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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