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C626 DJO

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,056 mi
Last recorded91,056 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC626 DJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,351 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,746 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 89,014 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 89,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,431 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,932 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,437 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 82,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,858 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,424 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,732 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,270 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 79,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,946 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s headlight cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,587 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 73,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,023 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,574 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 67,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

smell of petrol from engine bay

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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C626 DJO is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C626 DJO, 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 C626 DJO registered?

C626 DJO is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C626 DJO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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