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B385 CCA

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB385 CCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,524 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 95,524 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,494 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,577 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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B385 CCA is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B385 CCA, 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 B385 CCA registered?

B385 CCA is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B385 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B385 CCA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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