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B262 BMH

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,278 mi
Last recorded44,278 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB262 BMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,278 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,595 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,799 miles

both front brakes lighly binding

both rear tyres lightly worn on inside edge

Fail 24 May 2007 42,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,472 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 42,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B262 BMH is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B262 BMH, 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 B262 BMH registered?

B262 BMH is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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