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C222 DNG

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,069 mi
Last recorded27,069 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC222 DNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,069 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 27,069 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 11,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 11,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,822 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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C222 DNG is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C222 DNG, 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 C222 DNG registered?

C222 DNG is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 May 1986.

Is C222 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C222 DNG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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