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F576 CRP

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,589 mi
Last recorded190,589 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF576 CRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 190,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 189,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 186,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 183,007 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2023 182,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 181,418 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 180,455 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Bouncy Bouncy (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced v/low effort till pulled hard (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 174,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 174,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive needs cat (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle no effort (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box has leak hence lambda reading high (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 169,689 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

battery tray corroded

rear wheel arch's corroded

underside corrosion present

Pass 13 Nov 2014 165,944 miles

Battery tray slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 165,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery tray slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 160,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 155,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

Fail 20 Jun 2011 155,447 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

oil leak

rear tyres perrished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 152,492 miles

unable to check sills for corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2010 152,491 miles

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

unable to check sills for corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2009 149,262 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Surface corrosion noted in both rear inner sill panels

Unable to check outer sill panels due to plastic covers

Fail 9 Apr 2009 149,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion noted in both rear inner sill panels

Unable to check outer sill panels due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Apr 2008 143,727 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 143,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 137,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 131,539 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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F576 CRP is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 F576 CRP, 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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F576 CRP is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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