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F31 PTW

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,858 mi
Last recorded159,858 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 PTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 159,858 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 132,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 132,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 132,376 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 132,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 131,673 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 131,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 130,946 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 130,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 129,945 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 129,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 128,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 127,369 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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F31 PTW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F31 PTW, 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 F31 PTW registered?

F31 PTW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F31 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F31 PTW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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