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B499 CJN

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,808 mi
Last recorded60,808 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB499 CJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 60,808 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,917 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 54,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,694 miles

Carburettor mounting split causing weak idle mixture

OS outer sill corroded at rear but not excessively weakened

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,436 miles

rear axle bushes worn slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,054 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 43,042 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B499 CJN is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B499 CJN, 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 B499 CJN registered?

B499 CJN is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 March 1985.

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