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F39 FYA

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,587 mi
Last recorded66,587 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF39 FYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,587 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,310 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / arches (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,310 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / arches (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,404 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,680 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,405 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,538 miles

hazard switch sticky , stone chip to front numberplate

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,575 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 53,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f +o/s/f +o/s/r tyre outer wall are spliting

small oil leak from top cover

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,520 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 49,306 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,024 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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F39 FYA is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F39 FYA, 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 F39 FYA registered?

F39 FYA is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F39 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F39 FYA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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