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C621 VLF

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,134 mi
Last recorded23,134 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC621 VLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 23,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight low effort on o/s/r foot and parking brake

Fail 29 May 2012 22,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 22,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,107 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2008 12,679 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 12,677 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 8,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 4,112 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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C621 VLF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C621 VLF, 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 C621 VLF registered?

C621 VLF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C621 VLF safe to buy?

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