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F379 RYX

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,576 mi
Last recorded141,576 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 RYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 141,576 miles

engine idles slightly high

front brake discs slight distortion

hazard switch sticking

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f mirror glass loose

o/s/r hub bearing slight noise

slight distortion in rear brake drums

Pass 29 May 2008 140,397 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 140,396 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2007 139,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 137,637 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005 135,623 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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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F379 RYX is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F379 RYX, 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 F379 RYX registered?

F379 RYX is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F379 RYX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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