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F824 GSA

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,094 mi
Last recorded36,094 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF824 GSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,094 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,094 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

o/s front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,283 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 34,107 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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F824 GSA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 62,661 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 F824 GSA, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F824 GSA registered?

F824 GSA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F824 GSA safe to buy?

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