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D272 JKM

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

566 mi
Last recorded566 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD272 JKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 566 miles

n/s/r tyre condition

n/s/r wheel arch condition

parking brake leverage

r drums condition

rack mounts flexing

Fail 23 Feb 2008 486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre condition

n/s/r wheel arch condition

parking brake leverage

r drums condition

rack mounts flexing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 96,472 miles

body sills corroding

cv gaitor clips condition

front shocks weeping

fuel lines corroding

surface rust rear chassis

Pass 18 Feb 2006 92,719 miles

offside front shock damp

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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D272 JKM is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White 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 D272 JKM, 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 D272 JKM registered?

D272 JKM is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D272 JKM 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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