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D676 DCK

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD676 DCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,695 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,211 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,035 miles

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

Fuel Pump Rubber Mounting Cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,035 miles

Fuel Pump Rubber Mounting Cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,988 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,303 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 82,284 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,241 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2009 82,241 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

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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D676 DCK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D676 DCK, 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 D676 DCK registered?

D676 DCK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 September 1986.

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The MOT history for D676 DCK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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