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D337 ADF

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,353 mi
Last recorded86,353 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD337 ADF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,353 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,880 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,081 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

general corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,895 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,839 miles

general corrosion to chassis & floor

rear brake imbalance

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,732 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 76,613 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 76,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 73,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2009 73,947 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,506 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2008 71,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

general corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2008 71,466 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2007 69,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 66,587 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 66,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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D337 ADF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D337 ADF, 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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D337 ADF is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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