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F559 RHW

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF559 RHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 123,834 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 123,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 123,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 121,785 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 121,781 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 121,357 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 121,357 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 120,893 miles

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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F559 RHW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F559 RHW, 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 F559 RHW registered?

F559 RHW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F559 RHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F559 RHW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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