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C30 GMF

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,025 mi
Last recorded35,025 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 GMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 35,025 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 34,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 33,999 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 33,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 33,232 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 33,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,560 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 31,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 31,443 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,863 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 30,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,054 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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C30 GMF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C30 GMF, 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 C30 GMF registered?

C30 GMF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C30 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C30 GMF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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