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D69 EYY

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD69 EYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 67,209 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,534 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,942 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 64,862 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 63,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,288 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2008 63,075 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,766 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 62,766 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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D69 EYY is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D69 EYY, 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 D69 EYY registered?

D69 EYY is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D69 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D69 EYY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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