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F356 ARN

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,369 mi
Last recorded75,369 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF356 ARN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all metel brake pipes some light corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,545 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 74,545 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,762 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 73,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,767 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 72,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,650 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 71,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 70,451 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 70,451 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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F356 ARN is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F356 ARN, 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 F356 ARN registered?

F356 ARN is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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