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D617 FNG

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,163 mi
Last recorded10,163 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD617 FNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 10,163 miles

Front coil springs corroding.

Front shock absorbers weak.

O/s and n/s steering gaiters deteriorated.

O/s outer sill corroding, has weak areas.

Slight corrosion at bulkhead near pedal mounts.

Steering rack mounts have slight wear and movement.

Pass 15 Nov 2024 9,853 miles

Slight corrosion at bulkhead near pedal mounts.

Front coil springs corroded.

O/s and n/s steering gaiters deteriorated.

Steering rack mounts have slight wear and movement.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear shock absorbers weak.

Pass 30 Nov 2023 9,808 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion at bulkhead near pedal mounts.

Steering rack mounts have slight wear and movement.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear shock absorbers weak.

Fail 28 Nov 2023 9,808 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion at bulkhead near pedal mounts.

Steering rack mounts have slight wear and movement.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear shock absorbers weak.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 9,279 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion at bulkhead near pedal mounts.

Steering rack mounts have slight wear and movement.

front and rear shock absorbers weak.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 9,279 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion at bulkhead near pedal mounts.

Steering rack mounts have slight wear and movement.

front and rear shock absorbers weak.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 8,368 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers weak..

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack mounts have slight wear and movement..

Pass 21 Oct 2020 7,513 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers weak.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 6,798 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers weak.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 6,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front and rear shock absorbers weak.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 6,712 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers weak.

Front coil springs corroded.

Steering rack gaiters deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 5,970 miles

front coil springs corroding..

steering rack gaiters deteriorating..

Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 5,775 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 5,427 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 5,427 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 4,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,073 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 4,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,457 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 3,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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D617 FNG is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D617 FNG, 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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D617 FNG is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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