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C892 DFB

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,371 mi
Last recorded42,371 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC892 DFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 42,371 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping effect

Pass 6 May 2010 41,492 miles

both sill corroded

n/s/r sill end / inner wing corroded near drain hole

o/s/r tyre worn / deteriorated

o/s/r wheel bearing has play

Pass 13 May 2009 41,418 miles

o/s sill corroded to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2009 41,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s sill corroded to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 40,296 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s sill corroded -- both rear tyres worn / perished

Fail 14 May 2008 40,296 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s sill corroded -- both rear tyres worn / perished

Pass 15 May 2007 39,230 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s sill corroded

Pass 4 May 2006 38,388 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C892 DFB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C892 DFB, 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 C892 DFB registered?

C892 DFB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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