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F48 KAU

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,336 mi
Last recorded93,336 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 KAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 93,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 89,350 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDEFRONT INNER WING CORRODED NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR COPRRODED NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS FITTED DIFFACULT TO CHCK CONDITION

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 89,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDEFRONT INNER WING CORRODED NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR COPRRODED NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS FITTED DIFFACULT TO CHCK CONDITION

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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F48 KAU 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 F48 KAU, 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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F48 KAU is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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