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F628 PEV

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,628 mi
Last recorded56,628 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF628 PEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 56,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 56,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 55,783 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 55,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,521 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 55,508 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,697 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,458 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,087 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2011 50,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 45,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,426 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 41,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 40,559 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 40,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 39,959 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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F628 PEV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F628 PEV, 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 F628 PEV registered?

F628 PEV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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