MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust system has a lot of corrosion
nearside and offside front lower arm bushes are in poor condition
nearside and offside inner and outer sills are becoming heavily corroded
nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules are corroding
nearside front brake hose is starting to perish
nearside rear tyre is perishing on outer sidewall
offside front tyre is heavily worn and is on legal limit
underside of vehicle (including chassis) is becoming heavily corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
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F428 SLE is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F428 SLE, 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 F428 SLE registered?
F428 SLE is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 April 1989.
Is F428 SLE safe to buy?
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