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F70 MMV

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,349 mi
Last recorded224,349 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 MMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 224,349 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 224,349 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 201,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 179,607 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 179,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 164,936 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 152,061 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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F70 MMV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F70 MMV, 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 F70 MMV registered?

F70 MMV is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F70 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F70 MMV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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