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F227 PLW

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 PLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2006 104,837 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Engine oil leaks

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate in poor condition

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Radiator core in poor condition

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery warning light illuminating

both front flexible brake hoses contaminated with grease

both rear floors corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake imbalance (within limits)

long handbrake travel

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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F227 PLW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F227 PLW, 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 F227 PLW registered?

F227 PLW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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