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F45 KUF

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,311 mi
Last recorded113,311 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF45 KUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s door mirror housing taped up,suspension components+chassis members+bulkhead+o/s outer sill corroded,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks,rear brakes slight uneven

Fail 11 Jan 2012 113,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s door mirror housing taped up,suspension components+chassis members+bulkhead+o/s outer sill corroded,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks,rear brakes slight uneven

Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,054 miles

nearside front w/bearing getting noisy,h/lamp switch poor condition,oil leaks,chassis members corroded,brake ferrules corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2011 112,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front w/bearing getting noisy,h/lamp switch poor condition,oil leaks,chassis members corroded,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2010 110,545 miles

interior mirror missing\oil leak\brake pipes corroded\rear shockabsorbers corroding\osr wheel arch corroded\front suspension arm bushes for play\anti roll bars corroded\

under vehicle corrosion in suspension and seat belt anchorage areas

Fail 13 Jan 2010 110,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

interior mirror missing\oil leak\brake pipes corroded\rear shockabsorbers corroding\osr wheel arch corroded\front suspension arm bushes for play\anti roll bars corroded\

under vehicle corrosion in suspension and seat belt anchorage areas

Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 105,486 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 105,486 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 102,421 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 102,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 99,004 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 99,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F45 KUF is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 F45 KUF, 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 F45 KUF registered?

F45 KUF is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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