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C801 WEL

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,736 mi
Last recorded49,736 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC801 WEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 49,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,730 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,715 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 49,694 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 49,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,678 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,843 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,739 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,257 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,043 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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C801 WEL is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C801 WEL, 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 C801 WEL registered?

C801 WEL is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C801 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C801 WEL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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