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D679 TRM

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,586 mi
Last recorded56,586 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD679 TRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 56,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 56,179 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 55,641 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 52,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 47,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 46,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 46,590 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 46,588 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak nearside of radiator

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four and in very poor condition 1986 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,906 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,253 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,253 miles

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

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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D679 TRM is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D679 TRM, 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 D679 TRM registered?

D679 TRM is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 November 1986.

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