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B374 MRS

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

19,260 mi
Last recorded19,260 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB374 MRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2007 19,260 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

previous repairs heavily sealed

Fail 11 Apr 2006 18,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

previous repairs heavily welded and sealed

Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

previous repairs heavily welded and sealed

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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B374 MRS is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B374 MRS, 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 B374 MRS registered?

B374 MRS is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 March 1985.

Is B374 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B374 MRS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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