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D459 MEA

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,329 mi
Last recorded56,329 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD459 MEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,329 miles

Corrosion at nearside rear but not within 30 cms of mountings

Exhaust mounts slightly perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake pipe corrded but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,162 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 56,154 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

offside & nearside rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2005 56,045 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 56,045 miles

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

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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D459 MEA is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D459 MEA, 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 D459 MEA registered?

D459 MEA is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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