MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,755 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both sides outer & inner sills extensive corrossion
entire underside of vehicle inc chassis, floors & crossmembers & suspension components corroded
front & rear inner wheelarch areas corroded
n/s wiper torn
n/s/f indicator lens missing & wing damaged
n/s/r tyre heavily perished 165/80/13t
rear no plate poor condition
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both sides outer & inner sills extensive corrossion
entire underside of vehicle inc chassis, floors & crossmembers & suspension components corroded
front & rear inner wheelarch areas corroded
n/s wiper torn
n/s/f indicator lens missing & wing damaged
n/s/r tyre heavily perished 165/80/13t
rear no plate poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
extensive corrossion to entire underside of vehicle numaras repairs have already been under taken.
n/s/f indicator lens damaged.
n/s/r tyre wall perrished.
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
extensive corrossion to entire underside of vehicle numaras repairs have already been under taken.
n/s/f indicator lens damaged.
n/s/r tyre wall perrished.
both rear tyres are starting to perish
damage to nearside front
engine has variious oil leaks
extensive corrosion over entire chassis and suspension components
rear registration plate is start to delaminate
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres are starting to perish
damage to nearside front
engine has variious oil leaks
extensive corrosion over entire chassis and suspension components
nearside front coil spring is rusty
offside wiper is split
rear registration plate is start to delaminate
n/s/f indicator lamp lens cover missing
vehicle strength extensivly weakened by corrossion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
n/s/f indicator lamp lens cover missing
vehicle strength extensivly weakened by corrossion
extensive corrossion on underside of vehicle
n/s/r outer sill corroded/just mot legal
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
extensive corrossion on underside of vehicle
n/s/r outer sill corroded/just mot legal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine leaking oil
extensive corrossion on vehicle
outer sills very rusty
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front/rear no plates starting to delaminate †o/s/f tyre just mot legal †slight judder on front brakes †rust visible on all floor / chassis areas
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
extensive surface corrossion underside of vehicle †both mirrors just mot legal
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F499 TFA is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F499 TFA, 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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F499 TFA is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 March 1989.
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