MOT Status
ValidMileage
303,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner body at fuel pipe area corroded in non prescribed area
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
tyres very slight perished
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides bulk heads and near side floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both at spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides chassis and inner wheel arch/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner body at fuel pipe area corroded in non prescribed area
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
tyres very slight perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Oil leak
n/s/r will not open
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F344 SBJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 F344 SBJ, 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 F344 SBJ registered?
F344 SBJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 May 1989.
Is F344 SBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F344 SBJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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