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C856 SNP

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,835 mi
Last recorded64,835 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC856 SNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 64,835 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 64,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,771 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 63,750 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Fuel filler small bore pipework. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,185 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,832 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,768 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,768 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 60,566 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,067 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,703 miles

Oil leak

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance and sqeeky

Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel tank brether split

Pass 4 Jan 2007 58,337 miles

engine has oil leak

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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C856 SNP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C856 SNP, 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 C856 SNP registered?

C856 SNP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C856 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C856 SNP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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