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F453 MNK

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

78,819 mi
Last recorded78,819 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 MNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,819 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 78,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,778 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 78,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing KEY (7.2.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

165TR13

ALTERNATOR BELT LOOSE

FRONT TYRES ARE 2004 AND REARS ARE 2001

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH REARS (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,725 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,725 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,667 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,667 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,540 miles

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN WAX-OILED

Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,540 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN WAX-OILED

Fail 2 Nov 2012 78,410 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres begining to perish

the car has been painted with oil underneath

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,410 miles

both rear tyres begining to perish

the car has been painted with oil underneath

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,103 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 77,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,510 miles

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

all metal brakepipes have slight corrosion

all suspension components have slight corrosion

both nearside and offside rear floor pans have slight corrosion

nearside door sill has slight corrosion

offside door sill has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2008 77,129 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 77,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,515 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 74,849 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 74,658 miles

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

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

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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F453 MNK is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 F453 MNK, 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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F453 MNK is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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