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F654 RVW

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,972 mi
Last recorded76,972 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF654 RVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 76,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,278 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 75,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,711 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,211 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,049 miles

n/s front tyre low on tread

Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,419 miles

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

o/s/f inner wing and both outer sills corroding.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,419 miles

o/s/f inner wing and both outer sills corroding.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,887 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 63,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 61,723 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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F654 RVW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F654 RVW, 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 F654 RVW registered?

F654 RVW is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F654 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F654 RVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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