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C283 MFE

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,158 mi
Last recorded76,158 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC283 MFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 76,158 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 76,158 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C283 MFE is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 C283 MFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C283 MFE registered?

C283 MFE is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C283 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C283 MFE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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