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C157 AHP

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,670 mi
Last recorded11,670 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 AHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 11,670 miles

MIDDLE SECTION EXHAUST HOLED & HAS SLIGHT BLOW.

POWER STEERING SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 11,666 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEAR SIDE MIDDLE OUTER SILL. (5.2.6)

MIDDLE SECTION EXHAUST HOLED & HAS SLIGHT BLOW.

POWER STEERING SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 8,204 miles

both outer CV gaiters deteriorating - advise replace

rear fuel pipes perishing - advise replace

Fail 13 Feb 2017 8,197 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both outer CV gaiters deteriorating - advise replace

rear fuel pipes perishing - advise replace

Pass 17 Feb 2016 5,389 miles

TYRE SIZE: 195/60X14 86V

o/s/r tyre dated 1995

Fail 8 Feb 2016 5,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

TYRE SIZE: 195/60X14 86V

o/s/r brake reading lower than n/s/r (60/150)

o/s/r tyre dated 1995

Pass 24 Jan 2015 1,846 miles

n/s track rod end boot split

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2014 98,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 97,875 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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C157 AHP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C157 AHP, 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 C157 AHP registered?

C157 AHP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 May 1986.

Is C157 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C157 AHP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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