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B481 NCC

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,738 mi
Last recorded33,738 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB481 NCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 33,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 33,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 32,897 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 31,896 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 31,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,994 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 29,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,942 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 29,941 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,867 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,853 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,819 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,734 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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B481 NCC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B481 NCC, 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 B481 NCC registered?

B481 NCC is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B481 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B481 NCC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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