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B233 XKX

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,135 mi
Last recorded34,135 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB233 XKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 34,135 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 34,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear wheelarches corroding.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,115 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody and body corrosion in places.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,070 miles

nearside front wheel slightly tight to spin,not affecting overall brake performance.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,051 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,857 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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B233 XKX is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B233 XKX, 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 B233 XKX registered?

B233 XKX is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is B233 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B233 XKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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