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F412 KMX

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,452 mi
Last recorded98,452 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 KMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 98,452 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside & offside in ner & outer sills signs of corrosion and heavily undersealed

nearside front inner wing corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2007 99,033 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 97,321 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 97,279 miles

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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F412 KMX is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F412 KMX, 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 F412 KMX registered?

F412 KMX is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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