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C988 FKO

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,411 mi
Last recorded65,411 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 FKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,411 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,497 miles

play rear hubs

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,506 miles

wear front disc

Pass 21 May 2010 55,507 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 48,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 43,877 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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C988 FKO is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 C988 FKO, 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 C988 FKO registered?

C988 FKO is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C988 FKO safe to buy?

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