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D458 RMR

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,175 mi
Last recorded50,175 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD458 RMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 49,929 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 49,929 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,742 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 49,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,178 miles

heavy undersill to inner sills

outer sill starting to corrode

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,922 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,299 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,966 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Oct 2012 43,966 miles

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS LOW AND STARTING TO PERISH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,243 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,551 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 42,551 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,798 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode

n/s and o/s rear chassis over coil spring starting to corrode

o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

rear floorpan starting to corrode

slight split and leak to front exhaust section

slight split and leak to rear exhaust sextion

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,434 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,715 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 39,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,041 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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D458 RMR is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D458 RMR, 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 D458 RMR registered?

D458 RMR is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 November 1986.

Is D458 RMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D458 RMR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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