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C716 YTC

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,267 mi
Last recorded71,267 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC716 YTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,267 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 71,267 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both rear archs

Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,973 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel archs corroded

oil leak

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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C716 YTC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C716 YTC, 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 C716 YTC registered?

C716 YTC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C716 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C716 YTC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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