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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undersealed
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All four Inner sill's corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Disc's surfaces corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Rear seat belts and stalks missing at time off test
Vehicle under silled
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Wiper smearing
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wiper smearing
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wiper smearing
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear brake slight binding
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner sill has been repaired and under sealed
Rear no seat belts fitted at all at time of test
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Seat belt missing all rear (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Seats backrest can't be secured in upright position
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding
Offside Rear Inner sill area slightly corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding
Offside Rear Inner sill area slightly corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch by shocks top mount (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking pipe is not fitted (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake calliper has restricted free movement
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing by the shocks top mount (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust rear box not attached to rubber mounting but not likely to become displaced
slight play steering column top bearing
wipers worn
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
exhaust rear box not attached to rubber mounting but not likely to become displaced
slight play steering column top bearing
wipers worn
slight corrosion at rear wheel arch
Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
slight corrosion at rear wheel arch
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C26 VVY is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 C26 VVY, 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 C26 VVY registered?
C26 VVY is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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