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C911 NUJ

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,398 mi
Last recorded3,398 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC911 NUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 3,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 3,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 2,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 2,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 2,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 2,549 miles

fuel tank vent pipe split

Pass 21 May 2019 2,003 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 1,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 1,135 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 1,131 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 720 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 716 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 May 2015 274 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 99,831 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 99,421 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 99,404 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 98,728 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 May 2011 98,728 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 98,495 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 97,970 miles

rear brakes just in balance

slight corrossion on front flexi hoses

Fail 11 May 2009 97,968 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear shock absorber top mounts corroded in boot

Pass 13 May 2008 97,674 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake just made efficiency

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 18 May 2007 97,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 96,638 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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C911 NUJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 C911 NUJ, 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 C911 NUJ registered?

C911 NUJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 June 1986.

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