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F502 UBX

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,315 mi
Last recorded64,315 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 UBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,315 miles

BOTH INNER/OUTTER SILLS S/COROSION

Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,310 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 105,004 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 105,004 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small bulge in r/h front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 93,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 90,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F502 UBX is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F502 UBX, 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 F502 UBX registered?

F502 UBX is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F502 UBX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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