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F449 SHW

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF449 SHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2010 87,905 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,905 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,905 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,312 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 82,402 miles

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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F449 SHW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F449 SHW, 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 F449 SHW registered?

F449 SHW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F449 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F449 SHW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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