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C75 VHP

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC75 VHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,617 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,440 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,161 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of front to rear along bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one of front to rear along rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one of front to rear along the bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,162 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,106 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,938 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 66,351 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 64,840 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 64,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 61,620 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,788 miles

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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C75 VHP is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C75 VHP, 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 C75 VHP registered?

C75 VHP is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 August 1985.

Is C75 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C75 VHP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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