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D444 REV

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 REV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,243 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2016 87,173 miles

crack's in rubber fuel hose nr filter

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2016 87,173 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack's in rubber fuel hose nr filter

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 87,154 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,132 miles

all 4 tyres ageing, rears beggining to crack

Fail 4 Nov 2013 87,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

all 4 tyres ageing, rears beggining to crack

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,132 miles

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

Offside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,424 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,729 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 84,729 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,664 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 83,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,018 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 81,715 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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D444 REV is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D444 REV, 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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D444 REV is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 August 1986.

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