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B156 TAC

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,192 mi
Last recorded94,192 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB156 TAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2007 94,192 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,900 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

tyres are old and showing cracks

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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B156 TAC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 59,630 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 B156 TAC, 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 41 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B156 TAC registered?

B156 TAC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is B156 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B156 TAC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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