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F446 EWD

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,544 mi
Last recorded107,544 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF446 EWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,544 miles

Both outer sills have extensive repairs and have had filler/underseal applied.

Minor cracks in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear heelboard slightly corroded

Steering lock missing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,487 miles

Minor cracks nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills and some underbody areas have had extensive welding repairs and are coated with underseal.

Rear heelboard slightly corroded

Steering lock missing

Fail 27 Mar 2015 107,484 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor cracks nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills and some underbody areas have had extensive welding repairs and are coated with underseal.

Rear heelboard slightly corroded

Steering lock missing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,437 miles

Steering lock has been removed

Outer/ inner sills have been undersealed recent Evidence of welding/filler repairs.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside heelboard corroded but not holed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary ignition/starter switch fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 107,212 miles

Filler apparent on offside inner rear wheel arch

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 107,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Filler apparent on offside inner rear wheel arch

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 106,764 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 106,742 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,654 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 102,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,322 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 92,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,431 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 84,449 miles

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

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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F446 EWD is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F446 EWD, 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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F446 EWD is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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