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F137 WVV

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,419 mi
Last recorded111,419 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 WVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 111,419 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 111,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 111,419 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 111,419 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 111,419 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,419 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 111,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 111,419 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 111,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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F137 WVV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F137 WVV, 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 F137 WVV registered?

F137 WVV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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