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F489 AOA

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

13,738 mi
Last recorded13,738 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 AOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2007 13,738 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 13,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel hose to pump in poor candition. †nearside fron and offside rear tyres low on tread. †Parking brakes require attention. †Low oil pressure light illuminating at the end of the test.

Welded repairs must have a continuous weld on all joining faces unless the old panel is completely removed, spot welding is not permitted as in the case of "cover" sills.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,022 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 10,022 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 5,602 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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F489 AOA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 62,661 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 F489 AOA, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F489 AOA registered?

F489 AOA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F489 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F489 AOA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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