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C632 VLO

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,354 mi
Last recorded59,354 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC632 VLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 59,147 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,723 miles

Oil leak in engine bay

Fail 10 Aug 2022 58,722 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak in engine bay

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filter hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,227 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,928 miles

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

welded repairs coated in thick underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,388 miles

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

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

all welded repairs are coated in thick under seal

Fail 31 Jul 2019 57,324 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,711 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion present in both outer sills

Fail 6 Jul 2018 55,707 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion present in both outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,474 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 54,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,849 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

filler present in offside outer sill

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,998 miles

corrosion on nearside outer sill

welded repairs and filler present in offside sill

Fail 9 Jul 2015 50,998 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside outer sill

welded repairs and filler present in offside sill

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,034 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 50,034 miles

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,024 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak at engine area

Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,998 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,296 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,378 miles

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

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

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

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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C632 VLO is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C632 VLO, 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 C632 VLO registered?

C632 VLO is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 July 1986.

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