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C868 YEF

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,390 mi
Last recorded42,390 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC868 YEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,688 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 41,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 41,089 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 40,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 40,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 39,983 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,485 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,994 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,430 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,761 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,361 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 35,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,690 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,363 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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C868 YEF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C868 YEF, 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 C868 YEF registered?

C868 YEF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C868 YEF safe to buy?

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