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C220 GKN

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,922 mi
Last recorded59,922 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC220 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,922 miles

fuel pipes corroded

incorrect rear silencer fitted

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise & play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2006 59,920 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

hcs high

incorrect rear silencer fitted

play nearside rear wheel bearing

slight noise and play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2005 55,626 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 8 Jul 2005 55,606 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

oil leak

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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C220 GKN is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C220 GKN, 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 C220 GKN registered?

C220 GKN is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 April 1986.

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