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C227 WOY

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,351 mi
Last recorded83,351 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC227 WOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 83,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,310 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 83,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,633 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,306 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

fuel breather hose perished

Pass 30 Jul 2008 82,161 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 82,161 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 81,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,277 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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C227 WOY is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C227 WOY, 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 C227 WOY registered?

C227 WOY is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 June 1986.

Is C227 WOY safe to buy?

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