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C627 CJT

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,561 mi
Last recorded18,561 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC627 CJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 18,561 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 18,391 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 18,113 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 17,802 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 16,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 16,130 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 15,621 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 15,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 14,619 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 14,543 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,246 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 12,241 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,170 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,533 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 10,527 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,564 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 9,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C627 CJT is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C627 CJT, 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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C627 CJT is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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