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F225 GMW

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF225 GMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2005 93,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake effort lower than offside

offside front chassis next to engine mount and nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

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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F225 GMW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F225 GMW, 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 F225 GMW registered?

F225 GMW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F225 GMW safe to buy?

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