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F44 MMV

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,294 mi
Last recorded42,294 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF44 MMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,294 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,161 miles

Coolant leak

Front sreen has a crack in n/s corner but not in swept area

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 42,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,598 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,492 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in tyre

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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F44 MMV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F44 MMV, 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 F44 MMV registered?

F44 MMV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 April 1989.

Is F44 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F44 MMV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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