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B52 ACK

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,160 mi
Last recorded18,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB52 ACK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 18,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 17,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,707 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,593 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

O/S/F AND N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

SLIGHT JUDDER ON FRONT BRAKES

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,400 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 12,069 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 10,406 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 10,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

under body under sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,801 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 7,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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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B52 ACK is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B52 ACK, 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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B52 ACK is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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