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F537 CDT

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,824 mi
Last recorded25,824 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF537 CDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,824 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel pump secured with tie wraps

Fail 13 Jul 2010 20,107 miles

Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

fuel feed pipe kinked at tank

fuel pump secured by tie wraps

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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F537 CDT is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F537 CDT, 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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What year was F537 CDT registered?

F537 CDT is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F537 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F537 CDT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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