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F602 LGX

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,849 mi
Last recorded85,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 LGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,849 miles

front brake pipes rusty

front inner arches rusty

front subframe rusty

inner sills rusty

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

rear chassi and boot floor rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,347 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 84,347 miles

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

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

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

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

n/s door mirror cracked

rear wiper blade rubber

sun roof has been tapped up

Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,574 miles

front inner arches rusty

rear floor rusty

subframe rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2011 82,574 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front inner arches rusty

rear floor rusty

subframe rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front subframe rusty

n/s wing mirror damaged

under side corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2010 80,552 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

Unable to fully see underside of vehicle due to snow and ice

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,267 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 79,267 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ADVISE; nearside door mirror cracked / offside headlamp glass chipped.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,576 miles

both rear wheel archs rusting

engine oil leaks

front n/plate cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear wiper blade rubber

stone chip on o/s headlight glass

strong advice front brake pads close to limit of 1.5mm

Pass 10 Jan 2007 77,175 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 77,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front wheel covers missing

both rear wheel archs starting to bubble rust

engine oil leaks

front n/plate cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r wheel bearing needs adjusting

o/s/f headlight glass misty

rear wiper blade rubber

stone chip on o/s/f headlight glass

Pass 9 Jan 2006 74,951 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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F602 LGX is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F602 LGX, 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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F602 LGX is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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