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C775 EJO

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,451 mi
Last recorded94,451 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC775 EJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,269 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 94,269 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,836 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,814 miles

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2009 90,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight movement in bulkhead whan rocking steering

slight rust & corrosion in various places

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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C775 EJO is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C775 EJO, 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 C775 EJO registered?

C775 EJO is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 October 1985.

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The MOT history for C775 EJO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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