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9144 EH

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,085 mi
Last recorded33,085 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9144 EH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 33,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 33,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,055 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 33,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,026 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r sill carroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,109 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 33,109 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 32,589 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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9144 EH is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,022 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 9144 EH, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 9144 EH registered?

9144 EH is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 February 1986.

Is 9144 EH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9144 EH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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