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B455 AAE

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,814 mi
Last recorded28,814 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB455 AAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 28,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 28,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,147 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 28,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 22,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,735 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

n/s/r lower wheel arch rusted

Fail 27 May 2011 18,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing inside edge

n/s/r lower wheel arch rusted

Pass 17 May 2010 16,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,188 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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B455 AAE is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B455 AAE, 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 B455 AAE registered?

B455 AAE is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 February 1985.

Is B455 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B455 AAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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