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B24 NPV

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,043 mi
Last recorded64,043 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 NPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,043 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 63,863 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose from tank to pump deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,767 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,727 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,720 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake effort slightly low

rear foot brake effort slightly low

Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,615 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front anti roll bar bushes deteriated

Fail 2 Oct 2018 63,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front anti roll bar bushes deteriated

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,405 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Unable to fully inspect underside due to under-seal applied.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Unable to fully inspect under body due to underseal applied.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner sills slightly corrded

oil leak

rear valance corroded

slight leak front exhaust pipe

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 27 Oct 2015 62,599 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner sills slightly corrded

oil leak

rear valance corroded

slight leak front exhaust pipe

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2014 61,982 miles

oil leak

rear valance corroded/rusty

underside of vehicle heavliy covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear valance corroded and rusty

underside of vehicle heavliy undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,346 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,339 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle is heavily coated in underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2009 42,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle is heavily coated in underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,543 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,353 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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B24 NPV is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B24 NPV, 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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B24 NPV is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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