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C978 KEB

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,439 mi
Last recorded10,439 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC978 KEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,439 miles

all tyres low tread

nearside rear brake binding slightly and low effort

outer c.v boots cracked

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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C978 KEB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C978 KEB, 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 C978 KEB registered?

C978 KEB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C978 KEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C978 KEB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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