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F311 ETA

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,623 mi
Last recorded104,623 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF311 ETA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 104,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and centre exhaust sections starting to corrode

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside front chassis corroding

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

sill covers fitted

travel in handbrake

Fail 17 Mar 2009 104,619 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and centre exhaust sections starting to corrode

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside front chassis corroding

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

sill covers fitted

travel in handbrake

Pass 2 Apr 2008 100,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 100,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front wiper blades partially worn

Pass 23 Mar 2007 96,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 91,642 miles

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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F311 ETA is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc 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 F311 ETA, 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 F311 ETA registered?

F311 ETA is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F311 ETA safe to buy?

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