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F566 MBC

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,884 mi
Last recorded94,884 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF566 MBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,884 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 94,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

cannot see brake pad life

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,582 miles

chassis getting thin

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,389 miles

cannot see pad ;life

Fail 12 Jul 2012 92,375 miles

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

cannot see pad ;life

Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,119 miles

rear wheel arches rough

Fail 4 Jul 2011 91,097 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wheel arches rough

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,898 miles

rear arches and sills getting very thin

Fail 13 Jul 2010 89,894 miles

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

rear arches and sills getting very thin

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,391 miles

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

rear wheel arches starting to corrode,o/s front brake bining slightly.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 87,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,634 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 85,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 83,582 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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F566 MBC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F566 MBC, 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 F566 MBC registered?

F566 MBC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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