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F599 MTA

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,056 mi
Last recorded112,056 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 MTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake backing plate is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 112,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake backing plate is corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front, lower bulkhead is corroded

parking brake cable, outer is damaged and is possibly pinching inner cable.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 111,496 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front, lower bulkhead is corroded

parking brake cable, outer is damaged and is possibly pinching inner cable.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 110,982 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r and n/s/r archs corroded no sharp edges

Fail 8 Oct 2009 110,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r and n/s/r archs corroded no sharp edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 110,329 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 101,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 90,751 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 90,739 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished between treads and sidewalls

Pass 24 Oct 2005 82,267 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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F599 MTA is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F599 MTA, 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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F599 MTA is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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