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C4 VLX

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,278 mi
Last recorded113,278 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2021 113,278 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 109,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 4,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 2,409 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing unevenly, may need tracking

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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C4 VLX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 55,423 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 C4 VLX, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 VLX registered?

C4 VLX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 December 1987.

Is C4 VLX safe to buy?

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