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C633 KBH

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

13,857 mi
Last recorded13,857 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC633 KBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 13,857 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine oil filter corroded

fuel tank breather pipes perished

Pass 2 Apr 2022 11,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 11,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 11,260 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 10,836 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 10,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 10,741 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 10,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 7,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 5,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 4,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 3,987 miles

both outer sills corroded and soft on finger and thumb pressure

engine oil leaks

no rear seatbelts fitted or required

rear offside under valance corroded and holed

tick over erratic

Fail 1 May 2012 3,987 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both outer sills corroded and soft on finger and thumb pressure

engine oil leaks

no rear seatbelts fitted or required

rear offside under valance corroded and holed

tick over erratic

Pass 27 Jul 2010 3,339 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 2,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

off side outer sill corroded not within 30cm from suspension

Pass 9 Jun 2009 1,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 1,390 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 1,381 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 99,548 miles

body filler on o/s outer sill

Pass 3 Jun 2006 97,117 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 97,091 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2006 97,060 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C633 KBH is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C633 KBH, 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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C633 KBH is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 June 1986.

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