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B174 MPH

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,130 mi
Last recorded88,130 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 MPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,422 miles

advise nearside front brake binding slightly rear fuel pipes worn recommend replacements

Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,852 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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B174 MPH is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B174 MPH, 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 B174 MPH registered?

B174 MPH is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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