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F603 RDL

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,024 mi
Last recorded126,024 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 RDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,024 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 121,446 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 121,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 78,296 miles

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

strong smell of fuel at front,

Fail 25 Apr 2009 78,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

strong smell of fuel at front,

Pass 1 May 2008 69,520 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 69,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,366 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 63,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,404 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2005 59,030 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 59,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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F603 RDL is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F603 RDL, 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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What year was F603 RDL registered?

F603 RDL is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F603 RDL safe to buy?

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