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C713 PPF

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,412 mi
Last recorded97,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC713 PPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 97,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 97,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2019 97,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2017 95,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 81,495 miles

corrosion starting in offside front floor but not in a perscribed failure area

corrosion starting in offside rear outer bodysill

corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion starting on offside rear chassis rail

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,421 miles

corrosion in offside front floor but not in any perscribed failure area

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

some corrosion on rear chassis rails especially the offside

Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,155 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight signs of fuel leakage from entry pipe to fuel tank. Clip tightened.

Some corrosion on front to rear and rear metal brake pipes.

Some corrosion on rear chassis rails, more so on offside.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipes and offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe

surface corrosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,847 miles

corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipes and offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe

surface corrosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,356 miles

Corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipes.

Some corrosion starting in nearside rear outer body sill.

Some corrosion starting in offside central and rear outer body sill.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 80,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer body sill.

Corrosion starting in offside central and rear outer body sill.

Some corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,756 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 79,752 miles

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

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

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer body sill.

Rear silencer is deteriorating.

Slight leaks from centre silencer.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,103 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 79,054 miles

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

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer body sill.

Stress cracking in offside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

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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C713 PPF is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C713 PPF, 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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C713 PPF is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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