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C975 SPG

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,849 mi
Last recorded72,849 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 SPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,849 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks on outer sidewalls

Fail 17 Nov 2016 72,814 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres have cracks on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2015 72,361 miles

Fuel breather pipe split

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,361 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel breather pipe split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,058 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel arches slightly coroded

Pass 24 May 2012 64,881 miles

battery loose

Fail 24 May 2012 64,881 miles

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

battery loose

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,603 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing low

O/s/r tyre cracking on wall

Oil leaks

Slight judder o/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,743 miles

Engine oil leak

N/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,463 miles

Front brakes grabb slighty

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 62,463 miles

Front brakes grabb slighty

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,835 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,835 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 59,783 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 59,783 miles

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

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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C975 SPG is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C975 SPG, 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 C975 SPG registered?

C975 SPG is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 February 1986.

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