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F432 RPC

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,228 mi
Last recorded101,228 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF432 RPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,228 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 101,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,237 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 98,237 miles

Offside Front Subframe 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

main air intake hose split

Pass 27 Feb 2008 95,460 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

BOTH REAR FLOOR N/S AND O/S END AREAS ARE CORRODED

Fail 27 Feb 2008 95,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

BOTH REAR FLOOR N/S AND O/S END AREAS ARE CORRODED

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,734 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 92,734 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 90,015 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 90,013 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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F432 RPC is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F432 RPC, 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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F432 RPC is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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