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D227 CRF

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,813 mi
Last recorded45,813 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD227 CRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,331 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 43,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,554 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,435 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 34,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,306 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 21,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,212 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 22,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,483 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 13,410 miles

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

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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D227 CRF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D227 CRF, 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 D227 CRF registered?

D227 CRF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D227 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D227 CRF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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