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D756 PTA

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD756 PTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,550 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 83,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,808 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight noise.

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 76,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear wheel bearings has slight noise.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,483 miles

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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D756 PTA is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 55,423 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 D756 PTA, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D756 PTA registered?

D756 PTA is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 January 1987.

Is D756 PTA safe to buy?

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