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F492 TAR

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,191 mi
Last recorded23,191 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF492 TAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 23,191 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 23,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 12,709 miles

corrosion starting on sills and front inner arches

engine oil leaks

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2005 11,760 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

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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F492 TAR is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F492 TAR, 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 F492 TAR registered?

F492 TAR is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 June 1989.

Is F492 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F492 TAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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