CarVerify

Free Car Check

F656 RLM

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

119,117 mi
Last recorded119,117 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 RLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2006 119,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion to nearside front floor

advise corrosion to nearside outer sill

advise corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

advise corrosion to offside rear floor

advise corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

advise nearside door mirror cover has slight damage no sharp edges showing

advise nearside door mirror held on by tape

advise nearside front indicator lense holed and covered by tape

advise nearside rear tyre starting to perish

advise offside front seat belt has slight damage to webbing

advise offside outer drive shaft gaiter has grease around it on holes found

advise offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 119,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion to nearside front floor

advise corrosion to nearside outer sill

advise corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

advise corrosion to offside rear floor

advise corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

advise nearside door mirror cover has slight damage no sharp edges showing

advise nearside door mirror held on by tape

advise nearside front indicator lense holed and covered by tape

advise nearside rear tyre starting to perish

advise offside front seat belt has slight damage to webbing

advise offside outer drive shaft gaiter has grease around it on holes found

advise offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2006 119,117 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside door mirror cover damaged no sharp edges showing

advise nearside door mirror held on by tape

advise nearside front floor starting to corrod

advise nearside front indicator lense holded and covered by tape

advise nearside outer sill starting to corrod

advise nearside rear tyre starting to perish

advise nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrod

advise nearside wiper blade starting to split

advise offside front seat belt has slight wear to webbing

advise offside outer drive shaft gaiter has grease around it on signs of a hole

advise offside rear floor starting to corrod

advise offside rear tyre starting to perish

advise offside wiper blade starting to split

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrod

oil leak

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
Full Vauxhall Cavalier reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F656 RLM is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F656 RLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F656 RLM?

You can check the full history of F656 RLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F656 RLM registered?

F656 RLM is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F656 RLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F656 RLM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F656 RLM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F656 RLM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.