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CAV 418R

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,453 mi
Last recorded36,453 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAV 418R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 36,453 miles

VEHICLE UNDER SEALED AT THE TIME OF TEST.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside very rear inner sill corroded and holed but out of prescibed area

Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside very rear inner sill corroded and holed but out of prescibed area

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.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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CAV 418R is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CAV 418R, 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 CAV 418R registered?

CAV 418R is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 July 1986.

Is CAV 418R safe to buy?

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