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C782 GHB

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC782 GHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 96,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded

unable to check some under body areas because of recent under body sealer being applied

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,555 miles

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

ns sill rusty

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

os sill rusty

osf seatbelt lightly fraying

osf shock absorber damp

rear no.plate

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Dec 2008 96,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ns sill rusty

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

os sill rusty

osf seatbelt lightly fraying

osf shock absorber damp

rear no.plate

spare tyre flat

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,195 miles

front no.plate slightly dirty

gearbox oil leak

osf cv boot starting to split

osf seatbelt lightly fluffed

osf shock absorber damp

play in osf bearing starting

rear exhaust rubber splitting

rear no.plate slightly dirty

slight play in both rear bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,020 miles

o/s/f brake readings low compared to n/s suspect possible caliper sticking

Pass 17 Nov 2005 94,344 miles

engine oil leaks corrosion to both sills

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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C782 GHB is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C782 GHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C782 GHB registered?

C782 GHB is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C782 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C782 GHB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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