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F145 SLT

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,477 mi
Last recorded168,477 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF145 SLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2005 168,477 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 168,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

corrosion in both front chassis near sub frame mountings. †corrosion in off-side rear chassis near suspension mountings

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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F145 SLT is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F145 SLT, 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 F145 SLT registered?

F145 SLT is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F145 SLT safe to buy?

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