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D186 AFH

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,526 mi
Last recorded17,526 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 AFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

suspect corrosion to offside outer sill covered by fibre glass?

Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,045 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 8,985 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

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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D186 AFH is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D186 AFH, 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 D186 AFH registered?

D186 AFH is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D186 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D186 AFH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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