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D222 NWF

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,614 mi
Last recorded46,614 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD222 NWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 46,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,597 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside - floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside and nearside - floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 46,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank breather pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 7 Mar 2019 46,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,081 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel pipes rubbing O/S rack boot

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 46,081 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel pipes rubbing O/S rack boot

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,933 miles

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

O/S/F tyre cracking in outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2015 45,932 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre cracking in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

breather pipe to petrol tank split

interior mirror missing

n/s indicator tell tail dim

Pass 8 May 2013 45,201 miles

indicator l/hand tell tail lamp dim

interior mirror missing

water leak

Fail 8 May 2013 45,201 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

interor mirror missing

o/s front indictor dim

water leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,995 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,762 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2011 44,760 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,048 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,901 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D222 NWF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D222 NWF, 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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D222 NWF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 October 1986.

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