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B387 FDT

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB387 FDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp has slight damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,025 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,993 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,988 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,977 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 65,977 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,960 miles

both rear brake flexy hoses show some rusting to metal ferules

Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,882 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service reminder sticker should not be in drivers view

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings when rotated, advise close monitoring

Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,487 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

feul tank breather pipe split, very close to exhaust

n/s/f and both rear flexy brake hoses starting to show sme corrosion on metal ferules

Pass 7 Aug 2006 65,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 65,366 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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B387 FDT is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B387 FDT, 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 B387 FDT registered?

B387 FDT is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B387 FDT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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