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F571 SKV

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

70,312 mi
Last recorded70,312 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF571 SKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2006 70,312 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing+splitting+unbonding

coolant leaking

corrossion to : bulkhead+all four chassis legs+entire underside of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

heavy corrossion+holes to boot floor+both rear wheel arches

nail in tyre

number plates in poor condition

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges+sidewall damage

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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F571 SKV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 F571 SKV, 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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F571 SKV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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