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C748 CHW

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,251 mi
Last recorded64,251 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC748 CHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 64,251 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 64,246 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 63,737 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 63,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 62,973 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

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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C748 CHW is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc 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 C748 CHW, 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 C748 CHW registered?

C748 CHW is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C748 CHW safe to buy?

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