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F366 RCR

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,333 mi
Last recorded49,333 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF366 RCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,333 miles

fuel tank stained possible slight leak when full recommend further inspection.

Pass 31 May 2011 46,435 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2011 46,429 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 43,543 miles

bulkhead slight corrosion

pas belt slightly slack

Fail 10 May 2010 43,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

bulkhead slight corrosion

pas belt slightly slack

Pass 22 May 2009 41,053 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 41,053 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 27,625 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 27,625 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 25,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 23,337 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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F366 RCR is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F366 RCR, 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 F366 RCR registered?

F366 RCR is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F366 RCR safe to buy?

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