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F437 TWP

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,558 mi
Last recorded104,558 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF437 TWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,558 miles

HEAVY UNDERBODY CORROSION ABOVE OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING.

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER DOOR SILL ONLY BARELY PASSABLE--NOT REPAIRED PROPERLY.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 104,477 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 102,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 102,412 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 101,079 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 101,006 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,129 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 98,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F437 TWP is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F437 TWP, 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 F437 TWP registered?

F437 TWP is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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