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F373 OVS

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,305 mi
Last recorded139,305 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF373 OVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 139,305 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes and power stearing pipes

Near side wing mirror smashed

Fail 4 Mar 2008 139,294 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on power stearing pipes

Near side wing mirror damaged

Possible fuel leak from fuel tank

Pass 7 Feb 2007 138,513 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 138,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 138,193 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 138,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F373 OVS is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F373 OVS, 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 F373 OVS registered?

F373 OVS is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F373 OVS safe to buy?

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