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F149 GYC

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,239 mi
Last recorded17,239 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 GYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 17,239 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil stainage around engine possible leak

suspension mounts and components corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2025 17,238 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil stainage around engine possible leak

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,242 miles

engine management light on

low effort n/s/r foot brake

Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,247 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 12,247 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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F149 GYC is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F149 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 F149 GYC registered?

F149 GYC is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 July 1989.

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The MOT history for F149 GYC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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