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D121 WAV

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,776 mi
Last recorded45,776 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 WAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 45,776 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 44,765 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 44,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 43,396 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 42,228 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 41,692 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 40,847 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 39,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 39,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 38,355 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 38,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 37,136 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,074 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 37,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,061 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres cracking on inside

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,052 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 37,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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D121 WAV is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D121 WAV, 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 D121 WAV registered?

D121 WAV is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D121 WAV safe to buy?

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