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D526 ONK

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,453 mi
Last recorded38,453 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD526 ONK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2009 38,453 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,623 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 35,576 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

sill covers fitted to offside and nearside sills unable to carry out full sill inspection

slight fluid weepage from fuel tank sender unit seal

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,130 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 34,130 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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D526 ONK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D526 ONK, 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 D526 ONK registered?

D526 ONK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 December 1986.

Is D526 ONK safe to buy?

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