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C960 HUD

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,122 mi
Last recorded21,122 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 HUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 21,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 20,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 20,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 20,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 20,889 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 20,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area cracked/split also appears to be filled with body filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer c.v. boot slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,640 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 20,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 20,609 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Fail 9 Oct 2013 20,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

rear inner sills & floor corrodded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

rear inner sills & floor corrodded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,611 miles

O/S/F chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,950 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump rubber mountings broken

o/s track rod end boot split

Fail 15 Aug 2011 18,950 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump rubber mountings broken

o/s track rod end boot split

Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,210 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 18,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,476 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 47,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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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C960 HUD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 C960 HUD, 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 C960 HUD registered?

C960 HUD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 April 1986.

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