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B539 WPO

1985 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,357 mi
Last recorded44,357 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier59,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB539 WPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,357 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,088 miles

Evidence of rear wheels fouling bodywork but not catching at time of test.

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels. ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 44,067 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe damaged Fuel filler pipework, small bore pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Evidence of rear wheels fouling bodywork but not catching at time of test.

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels. ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,643 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,826 miles

engine has major oil leak

wide wheels fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2016 42,808 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

engine has major oil leak

wide wheels fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Seats missing @ time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2015 40,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Seats missing @ time of test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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B539 WPO is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B539 WPO, 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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B539 WPO is a 1985 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B539 WPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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