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C146 SJK

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,966 mi
Last recorded90,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2005
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC146 SJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2005 90,966 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 90,966 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine clattering

front and rear number plates poor

fuel tank rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front brake binding

nearside wiper poor

offside headlamp lense damaged

slight lateral movement at steering wheel

unable to open offside rear door from outside handle

unable to open tailgate

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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C146 SJK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C146 SJK, 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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What year was C146 SJK registered?

C146 SJK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C146 SJK safe to buy?

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