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C672 DUU

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,384 mi
Last recorded68,384 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC672 DUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,384 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both front wipers poor

f/n/s lower ball joint dust cover poor

fan belt poor

front brake disc poor

n/s headlight pattern poor due to condensation

oil leaks noted from the engine

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,298 miles

Corrosion noted at the rear of the O/S outer sill. (No seat belt fitted this side.)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake reading is lower N/S/R

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stone chip noted in Zone B of the windscreen.

The N/S/F engine mount is starting to split.

The engine is leaking oil.

Fail 1 Mar 2008 68,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion noted at the rear of the O/S outer sill. (No seat belt fitted this side.)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stone chip noted in Zone B of the windscreen.

The N/S/F engine mount is starting to split.

The engine is leaking oil.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,262 miles

both outer sills and underside very rusty in places

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre 80% worn

oil leaks oil pressure switch possible leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,016 miles

front and center section exhaust noted rusty

front brake discs noted worn

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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C672 DUU is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C672 DUU, 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 C672 DUU registered?

C672 DUU is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 March 1986.

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