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C32 BAH

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC32 BAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025
Pass 5 Oct 2023
Pass 21 Sep 2022 4,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021
Pass 8 Sep 2020 2,193 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 1,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,963 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,434 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 143,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 143,329 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,159 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,078 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,865 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 37,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,708 miles

n/s rear wheelarch becoming corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2006 35,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear wheelarch becoming corroded

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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C32 BAH is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C32 BAH, 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 C32 BAH registered?

C32 BAH is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 February 1986.

Is C32 BAH safe to buy?

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