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D263 VPK

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,880 mi
Last recorded6,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD263 VPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,880 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 6,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,922 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 93,390 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 93,390 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,129 miles

as previous

underside very dry

Fail 12 Jan 2007 89,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 88,502 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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D263 VPK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D263 VPK, 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 D263 VPK registered?

D263 VPK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 August 1986.

Is D263 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D263 VPK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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