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D262 STW

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD262 STW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 58,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,778 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,756 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,838 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 51,276 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,834 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,300 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,300 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,441 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,986 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,515 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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D262 STW is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D262 STW, 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 D262 STW registered?

D262 STW is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 November 1986.

Is D262 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D262 STW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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