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D654 MBE

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,277 mi
Last recorded44,277 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD654 MBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,277 miles

service brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,875 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,733 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 40,724 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,575 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,340 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 40,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,864 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,340 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 39,365 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 38,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,240 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 38,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,020 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 38,006 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D654 MBE is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D654 MBE, 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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D654 MBE is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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