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B157 WCL

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,624 mi
Last recorded39,624 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB157 WCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside and nearside outer sills tatty

Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

under vehicle tatty but no holes

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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B157 WCL is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 B157 WCL, 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 B157 WCL registered?

B157 WCL is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 June 1985.

Is B157 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B157 WCL 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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