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D571 WGU

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

37,367 mi
Last recorded37,367 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD571 WGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 37,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable frayed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 37,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 36,995 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 35,511 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak and rear exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak top radiator hose ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded flex to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded flex to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,861 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 34,861 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 33,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 33,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 30,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 29,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 24,956 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cloudy around edges (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jan 2017 24,956 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead below rack (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cloudy around edges (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Nov 2016 24,934 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head , within 30cms of steering rack mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)

front windscreen deteriorated around edge / gone cloudy white

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2015 24,824 miles

windscreen starting to deteriorate/cloudy round edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 24,672 miles

front windscreen deterioated around edge , gone milky white colour

oil leak engine

Fail 14 Nov 2014 24,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front windscreen deterioated around edge , gone milky white colour

fuel filler neck pipe breather pipe broken near fuel tank

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,072 miles

centre exhaust box slight leak

front windscreen gone white around edges

offside front and nearside front brake flexi hoses perished and cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2012 24,072 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

centre exhaust box slight leak

front windscreen gone white around edges

offside front and nearside front brake flexi hoses perished and cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,902 miles

front windscreen deterioated has white around edge of screen

oil leak engine

Pass 6 Nov 2010 23,684 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

fuel tank breather pipes / vent pipes between fuel tank and fuel filler neck broken / perished no signs of fuel leak at moment

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight ply in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Nov 2009 23,528 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

fuel tank breather pipes / vent pipes between fuel tank and fuel filler neck broken / perished no signs of fuel leak at moment

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight ply in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,201 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 23,201 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,820 miles

Front windscreen has water ingress around edges and misted up around edge of screen.

Slight movement in nearside headlamp unit.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 22,820 miles

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

Front windscreen has water ingress around edges and misted up around edge of screen.

Slight movement in nearside headlamp unit.

Pass 24 Sep 2005 22,666 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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D571 WGU is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 D571 WGU, 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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D571 WGU is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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