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B236 JMV

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB236 JMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,691 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 74,182 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,236 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 73,236 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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B236 JMV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,139 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 B236 JMV, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B236 JMV registered?

B236 JMV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B236 JMV safe to buy?

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