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F49 EKR

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

79,273 mi
Last recorded79,273 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 EKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2007 79,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F49 EKR is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F49 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F49 EKR registered?

F49 EKR is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F49 EKR safe to buy?

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