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F49 RUY

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

17,036 mi
Last recorded17,036 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 RUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 17,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner and outer 1/4 panel holed by corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear arch corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 17,036 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded filler neck surround (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner and outer 1/4 panel holed by corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 11,396 miles

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel holed by corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2016 11,396 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel holed by corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2015 6,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear I/4 panel outer holes by corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 6,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear I/4 panel outer holes by corrosion

Offside Front wing holed by corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 1,284 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper insecure

n/s/r inner/outter 1/4 panel holed by corrosion

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 1,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper insecure

n/s/r inner/outter 1/4 panel holed by corrosion

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 96,289 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 92,001 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,905 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

radiator fan insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,828 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

front number plate cracked

o/s/f wheel arch corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,665 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 78,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,730 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 75,725 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 73,564 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit and screw in it

Fail 15 Oct 2007 73,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to limit and screw in it

Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 67,479 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake readings uneven †N/S 300 †O/S 250

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2005 67,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

FRONT BRAKE READINGS UNEVEN †N/S 300 †O/S 210

N/S/F OUTER CHASSIE MODIFIED ? [BENT]

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

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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 RUY is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 F49 RUY, 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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F49 RUY is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 September 1988.

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