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C980 EMK

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,472 mi
Last recorded26,472 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 EMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 26,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 23,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 19,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 14,164 miles

Central exhaust showing signs of corroding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 9,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 6,808 miles

Both sills showing signs of corrosiom

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

Spare wheel well outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 2,564 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 20 May 2018 97,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,700 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 91,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 89,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,342 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 86,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

centre section ex rubber hanger missing

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f engine mount starting to perish

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 78,223 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2009 77,739 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 77,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 77,251 miles

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2007 76,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 76,024 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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C980 EMK is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 C980 EMK, 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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C980 EMK is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 October 1985.

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