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C614 CFC

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,494 mi
Last recorded55,494 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC614 CFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 55,494 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive head gasket and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 54,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In several spots along the entire length of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal By the shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 54,781 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By the shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In several spots along the entire length of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 52,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,239 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,080 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,953 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,545 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,135 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 44,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,175 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 43,175 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,060 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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C614 CFC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C614 CFC, 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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C614 CFC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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