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D616 VCU

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,431 mi
Last recorded98,431 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD616 VCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,431 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 97,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 97,790 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 97,789 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 94,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 91,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 87,403 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 87,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,266 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 85,252 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system leak from rear joint

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,138 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 85,127 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,112 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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D616 VCU is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D616 VCU, 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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What year was D616 VCU registered?

D616 VCU is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 November 1986.

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