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D476 FBD

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,346 mi
Last recorded47,346 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD476 FBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 47,346 miles

Underside chassis and suspension heavily covered in underseal

Pass 11 Dec 2018 47,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,226 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 47,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,634 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tank vent pipe split

Fail 20 Jul 2012 44,826 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tank vent pipe split

Pass 9 Jul 2011 36,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 28,941 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,421 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 28,421 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,092 miles

all four tyres starting to perish & split through treads

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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D476 FBD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D476 FBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D476 FBD registered?

D476 FBD is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D476 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D476 FBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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