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F407 TOW

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,994 mi
Last recorded87,994 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF407 TOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,994 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on underbody

Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,933 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on underbody

Pass 19 Apr 2008 75,077 miles

slight corosion to rear floor pans

Pass 12 Apr 2007 72,581 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 72,581 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 71,113 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 71,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F407 TOW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F407 TOW, 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 F407 TOW registered?

F407 TOW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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