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D561 SOO

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD561 SOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2008 95,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 95,196 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 95,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 94,088 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 92,321 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 92,321 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D561 SOO is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Bronze with a 1,598cc 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 D561 SOO, 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 D561 SOO registered?

D561 SOO is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 December 1986.

Is D561 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D561 SOO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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