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D101 LYB

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 LYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,351 miles

Handbrake lever on stop, and efforts just enough, for brake test.

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,351 miles

Handbrake lever on stop, and efforts just enough, for brake test.

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 77,327 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 77,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 77,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slightly tight

Pass 3 May 2013 72,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 71,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 69,866 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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D101 LYB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D101 LYB, 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 D101 LYB registered?

D101 LYB is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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