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C934 DKX

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,518 mi
Last recorded82,518 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC934 DKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,518 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear number plate starting to seperate

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level was low

fuel cap seal starting to perish

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

off side rear tyre starting to crack

rocker cover sweating

sump corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,213 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 82,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexi brake pipes corroded

both n/plates are seperating slightly

both rear flexi brake pipes corroded

both rear sills have slight corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front anti role bar link bushes perishing

rear n/ plate seperating slightly

slight corrosion on n/s front wing

slight weap from rocker cover gasket

Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,445 miles

both front anti role bar link bushes perishing

rear n/ plate seperating slightly

slight corrosion on n/s front wing

slight weap from rocker cover gasket

Fail 8 Aug 2006 80,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

fuel cap starting to perish

rear no plate separating

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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C934 DKX is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 59,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C934 DKX, 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 41 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C934 DKX registered?

C934 DKX is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 September 1985.

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