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D807 JKL

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,347 mi
Last recorded29,347 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD807 JKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,347 miles

both rear tyres perishing

drivers seat cover torn showing frame

hand brake travel

metal fuel pipes rusty and rubber hoses perishing

wheel arches rusty/under body corrosion all areas

Fail 18 Feb 2013 29,344 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

drivers seat cover torn showing frame

hand brake travel

metal fuel pipes rusty and rubber hoses perishing

wheel arches rusty/under body corrosion all areas

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust blow from manifold,,,,,metal fuel pipes rusty,,,,,rubber fuel pipes perishing ,,, , hand brake travel,,,,

exhaust rusty,,,arches rusty rear

Fail 23 Jan 2012 26,245 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust blow from manifold,,,,,metal fuel pipes rusty,,,,,rubber fuel pipes perishing ,,, , hand brake travel,,,,

exhaust rusty,,,arches rusty rear

Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,199 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroding .....fuel pipe corroding...... under body corrosion..

hand brake travel

Fail 26 Jan 2011 25,191 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear brake pipes corroding .....fuel pipe corroding...... under body corrosion..

hand brake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy under vehicle corrosion,fuel and brake pipes corroded,handbrake cables corroding,wheel arches corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2010 23,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

pipes and under vehicle corrosion,handbrake cable corroded

wheel arches corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,500 miles

subframe corroding

underside of vehicle corroded,suspension bushes perished,brake and fuel pipes corroded

wheel arches corroded,o/s/r lens broken

Fail 15 Dec 2008 20,500 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle corroded,suspension bushes perished,brake and fuel pipes corroded

wheel arches corroded,o/s/r lens broken

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 15,526 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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D807 JKL is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 D807 JKL, 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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D807 JKL is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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