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F640 GSU

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,231 mi
Last recorded64,231 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF640 GSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Top left (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,846 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,415 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,767 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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F640 GSU is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F640 GSU, 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 F640 GSU registered?

F640 GSU is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F640 GSU safe to buy?

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