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D625 RHJ

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

14,164 mi
Last recorded14,164 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD625 RHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 14,164 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 11,781 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 11,756 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 11,420 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 11,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 3,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,833 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 95,812 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,957 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,940 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 94,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 94,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,355 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 89,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 81,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 76,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,852 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 74,851 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,167 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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D625 RHJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D625 RHJ, 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

How do I check the history of D625 RHJ?

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What year was D625 RHJ registered?

D625 RHJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 October 1986.

Is D625 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D625 RHJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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