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C160 FMT

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,214 mi
Last recorded3,214 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 FMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2006 3,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Near side rear tyre worn bald on edge

Off side front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2005 708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r wheel arch taped up.

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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C160 FMT 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 C160 FMT, 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 C160 FMT registered?

C160 FMT is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 May 1986.

Is C160 FMT safe to buy?

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