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C839 FTA

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC839 FTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 57,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 56,395 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,686 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,075 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,630 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 54,358 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,992 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,140 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 95,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight deterioration in both front & o/s/r tyre walls

Fail 29 Feb 2008 95,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 92,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 89,049 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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C839 FTA is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C839 FTA, 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 C839 FTA registered?

C839 FTA is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 January 1986.

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