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D126 WCT

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,858 mi
Last recorded98,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 WCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer 1/4 panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,228 miles

offside rear arxh/sill showing signs of starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2014 77,753 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/side outer sill starting to corrode

oil filter leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,998 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear cross member corroding

underneath of vechicle covered in fresh underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,773 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

after market alloys fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,080 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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D126 WCT is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D126 WCT, 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 D126 WCT registered?

D126 WCT is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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