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C137 RFT

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,588 mi
Last recorded78,588 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC137 RFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,588 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,520 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,493 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,121 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 78,097 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,990 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,947 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,846 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,896 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 74,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 74,824 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,642 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 74,180 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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C137 RFT is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 C137 RFT, 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.

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C137 RFT is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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