MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,169 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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under car is under sealed
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
under car is under sealed
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Brake pedal has very long travel.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Underside of vehicle has recently been heavily coated with underseal.
Oil leak
dampness aroung cv gaitres
slight variation on rewar brakes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
unable to open boot
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C252 TBD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 C252 TBD, 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 C252 TBD registered?
C252 TBD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 June 1986.
Is C252 TBD safe to buy?
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