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C77 VJF

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,972 mi
Last recorded23,972 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC77 VJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,972 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel lines corroded

suspension lowerd front and rear

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,600 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 21,866 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,866 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,957 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,957 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 19,860 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 19,859 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cooling fan insecure

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank sender unit shows signs of previous leak.

oil leak

poor reserve servo action

rear silencer very poorly mounted , rubber mount also deteriorated

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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C77 VJF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C77 VJF, 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 C77 VJF registered?

C77 VJF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 April 1986.

Is C77 VJF safe to buy?

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