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F965 HNC

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,988 mi
Last recorded189,988 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 HNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 189,988 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake ratchet fells rough

Pass 22 Aug 2006 182,369 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 182,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F965 HNC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F965 HNC, 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 F965 HNC registered?

F965 HNC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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