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C188 CVG

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,961 mi
Last recorded6,961 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC188 CVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 6,961 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 5,434 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 5,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 4,219 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2017 2,609 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 1,009 miles

Nearside Rear slight wheel bearing play

Offside Rear slight wheel bearing play

Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 96,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,465 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2012 86,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front shocks weak

brake pipes corroded

offside front outer cv boot perished

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,846 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 85,784 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 May 2010 85,138 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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C188 CVG is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C188 CVG, 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 C188 CVG registered?

C188 CVG is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 June 1986.

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