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C63 PDP

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,725 mi
Last recorded28,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC63 PDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,725 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,407 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,970 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No. 972065307052 Dated 05/01/2007

Fail 5 Jan 2007 25,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Both rear coil spring mounts (lower)corroding

Fog lamp switch faulty

Free play in steering just acceptable

Front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Front suspension weak just acceptable

Fuel breather pipe broken ,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nsf brake hose slightly perished

Oil leaks

Os wheel binding slightly

Osf Tyre perishing & slightly worn on edges

Sign of corrosion around bulkhead

Slight corrosion rear chassis legs

Slight play in top steering column bearing

Stone chip in os headlamp

Tailgate struts weak

Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,008 miles

oil leak

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2006 23,991 miles

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

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

oil leak

osr brake binding slightly

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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C63 PDP is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C63 PDP, 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 C63 PDP registered?

C63 PDP is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 December 1985.

Is C63 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C63 PDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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