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C14 CAV

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,811 mi
Last recorded38,811 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 CAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 38,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 5,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 5,218 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

fuel tank vent pipes cracked and perished

Fail 23 Jun 2018 5,218 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel tank vent pipes cracked and perished

Pass 24 Jun 2017 4,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 4,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 4,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 3,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 2,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 742 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 43,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2006 43,274 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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C14 CAV is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C14 CAV, 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 C14 CAV registered?

C14 CAV is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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