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F31 TAE

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

153,634 mi
Last recorded153,634 miles
Recorded on31 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 TAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 May 2006 153,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

noplate lamp showing white

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 TAE is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 F31 TAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F31 TAE registered?

F31 TAE is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F31 TAE safe to buy?

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