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F453 SOR

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,604 mi
Last recorded146,604 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 SOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2007 146,604 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 144,650 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 144,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre treads worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre outside side wall damaged

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 SOR is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F453 SOR, 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 F453 SOR registered?

F453 SOR is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F453 SOR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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