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C123 LHL

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,670 mi
Last recorded28,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC123 LHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,670 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 28,670 miles

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

near side front tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,873 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 27,873 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to floor pan

Pass 9 Jul 2005 27,208 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 27,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

wing mirrors wobbly

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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C123 LHL is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C123 LHL, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C123 LHL registered?

C123 LHL is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C123 LHL safe to buy?

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