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F617 SMP

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 SMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,728 miles

[borderline pass/fail] corrosion:-both front inner wheelarches, nearside outer sill

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

front subframe, rear mounting areas rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2008 107,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

[borderline pass/fail] corrosion:-both front inner wheelarches, nearside outer sill

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

front subframe, rear mounting areas rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,853 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 102,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,620 miles

Offside Rear 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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F617 SMP is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F617 SMP, 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 F617 SMP registered?

F617 SMP is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F617 SMP safe to buy?

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