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B409 DMB

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,714 mi
Last recorded30,714 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB409 DMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,714 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 30,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,284 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 28,250 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,948 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 26,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,621 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,921 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 21,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,799 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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B409 DMB is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B409 DMB, 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 B409 DMB registered?

B409 DMB is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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The MOT history for B409 DMB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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