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D701 ALP

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,395 mi
Last recorded63,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD701 ALP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,395 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 62,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,545 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,505 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills starting to corrode slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,291 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body and both outter sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,380 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 83,375 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,446 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D701 ALP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D701 ALP, 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 D701 ALP registered?

D701 ALP is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 November 1986.

Is D701 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D701 ALP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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