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P286 TBH

1997 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,581 mi
Last recorded103,581 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier110,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 TBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,758 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 96,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,927 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 90,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 87,233 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,822 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 78,119 miles

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

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

pin hole in nearside front headlight, not effecting beam image

Pass 10 Jun 2006 67,592 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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P286 TBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 110,578 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 P286 TBH, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P286 TBH registered?

P286 TBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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