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F97 UCX

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

72,869 mi
Last recorded72,869 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 UCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2006 72,869 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear n/s shock absorber badly corroded but not leaking yet.

boot floor corroded

cant see how bad the rest of the sills are because of the plastic sill cover

Pass 26 Nov 2005 69,900 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 69,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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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F97 UCX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F97 UCX, 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 F97 UCX registered?

F97 UCX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F97 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F97 UCX 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.

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