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F128 GYC

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,938 mi
Last recorded97,938 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF128 GYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,938 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear arches slightly corroded

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,938 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear arches slightly corroded

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,917 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2013 97,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,504 miles

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,970 miles

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

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

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 7 Oct 2008 94,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 89,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 87,212 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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F128 GYC is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F128 GYC, 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 F128 GYC registered?

F128 GYC is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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