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C593 XPR

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,735 mi
Last recorded31,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC593 XPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 31,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 31,456 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 30,266 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 26,341 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 22,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator leaking

Pass 26 May 2017 16,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,846 miles

rear brakes require adjustment

slight bind on front brake n/s

slight exhaust blow

Fail 22 Jan 2016 16,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight bind on front brake n/s

Pass 15 May 2014 16,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,580 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 16,563 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,543 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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C593 XPR is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C593 XPR, 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 C593 XPR registered?

C593 XPR is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 November 1985.

Is C593 XPR safe to buy?

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