MOT Status
Mileage
104,837 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is F227 PLW safe to buy?
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