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D789 YMX

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,432 mi
Last recorded54,432 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD789 YMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,432 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 54,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise offside rear boot well corroded

unable to open nearside rear door

vehicle overheating

Pass 4 Nov 2005 53,382 miles

advise o/s/outer sill has suface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2005 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D789 YMX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D789 YMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D789 YMX registered?

D789 YMX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 March 1987.

Is D789 YMX safe to buy?

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