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D5 EKY

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 EKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,001 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 95,001 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 94,844 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 94,775 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 94,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 93,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,238 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,584 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 89,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 86,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2009 78,593 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,209 miles

both front wipers starting to split

hnadbrake cables mounting point behind lever starting to pull away from floor †

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,157 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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D5 EKY is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 110,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 EKY, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D5 EKY registered?

D5 EKY is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is D5 EKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 EKY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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