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F600 LNJ

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,519 mi
Last recorded158,519 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF600 LNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 158,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine oil leak

h/s rear tyre perisned & cracking outer side wall

o/s rear brake binding

power steering oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 158,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine oil leak

h/s rear tyre perisned & cracking outer side wall

o/s rear brake binding

power steering oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 157,710 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 157,707 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front inner wing corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 156,630 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 156,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 155,096 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 155,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 153,337 miles

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

near side outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2010 151,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 150,518 miles

offside front underwing corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2009 150,514 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

off side front under wing corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2008 149,146 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 149,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Rear Brake relay lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 147,480 miles

o/s/f under wing corroded at front.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 147,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

centre of offside outer sill rusted

rust in offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Feb 2006 145,853 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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F600 LNJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F600 LNJ, 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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F600 LNJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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