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C867 GOM

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,483 mi
Last recorded10,483 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC867 GOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 10,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 9,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 8,586 miles

Front Fuel hose deteriorated t rear and one on filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 8,471 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 8,455 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 8,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 8,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 8,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 8,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 7,354 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 17,323 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 7,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C867 GOM is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C867 GOM, 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 C867 GOM registered?

C867 GOM is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 July 1986.

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