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C29 UPB

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,963 mi
Last recorded11,963 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 UPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 11,963 miles

Tyres slightly perished

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2015 11,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure play between insert (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyres slightly perished

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,537 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 111,537 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 11,433 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 11,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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C29 UPB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C29 UPB, 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 C29 UPB registered?

C29 UPB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 May 1986.

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