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D838 SNO

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,841 mi
Last recorded90,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 SNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 90,841 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet difficult to open

Fail 12 Jul 2022 90,006 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,633 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 89,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,154 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 89,154 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 88,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 87,979 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 87,976 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 87,316 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 86,497 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 85,457 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2015 85,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,213 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,312 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,414 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,222 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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D838 SNO is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D838 SNO, 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 D838 SNO registered?

D838 SNO is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 November 1986.

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