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C684 PRB

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,204 mi
Last recorded21,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC684 PRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,204 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,708 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 118,489 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,354 miles

some of the vehicles fuel pipes are perrished,some steel brake pipes and some prescribed areas are showing signs of corrosion. all of these items will need attention in the near future.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 16,354 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

some of the vehicles fuel pipes are perrished,some steel brake pipes and some prescribed areas are showing signs of corrosion. all of these items will need attention in the near future.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,511 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 12,507 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,771 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 11,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,337 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 6,811 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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C684 PRB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C684 PRB, 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 C684 PRB registered?

C684 PRB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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