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F135 NGY

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,692 mi
Last recorded153,692 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF135 NGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 153,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 151,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to engine mounting under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 149,990 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 149,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 147,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 145,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 143,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 141,614 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 141,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 138,927 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 136,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 133,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 130,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 130,437 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to o/s front and rear inner flitches

cracks in windscreen

surface corrosion to all steering,suspension,chassis and brake components

Pass 5 Aug 2010 126,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 122,550 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 118,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 114,177 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 114,177 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 108,457 miles

as previous

Fail 27 Jun 2006 108,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 103,717 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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F135 NGY is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F135 NGY, 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 F135 NGY registered?

F135 NGY is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 July 1989.

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