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F303 YAF

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,057 mi
Last recorded127,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 YAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2006 127,057 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2006 127,057 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2005 124,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 124,928 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F303 YAF is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F303 YAF, 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 F303 YAF registered?

F303 YAF is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F303 YAF safe to buy?

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