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C313 GTT

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC313 GTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2010

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 104,315 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 103,443 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 98,678 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 98,668 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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C313 GTT is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue 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 C313 GTT, 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 C313 GTT registered?

C313 GTT is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 April 1986.

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