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F118 STW

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,883 mi
Last recorded93,883 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF118 STW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,791 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 89,791 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 89,228 miles

off-side rear light lens craked

Pass 3 May 2007 88,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 87,031 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 87,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear wheel arch rusted

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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F118 STW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 F118 STW, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F118 STW registered?

F118 STW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F118 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F118 STW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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