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D864 VAR

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,457 mi
Last recorded25,457 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD864 VAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,457 miles

boot floor heavily corroding

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres perishing & worn out of shape slightly

offside & nearside floor to sills corroding

offside & nearside inner & outer sills corroding

offside & nearside rear brakes binding on slightly

offside & nearside rear inner arches corroding

offside & nearside rear spring to axle mountings corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,760 miles

front seats security

offside rear lamp lense cracked

offside wiper poor

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underside corroding

welding repairs

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,831 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S/F SEAT SECURITY

UNDERSIDE CORRODING

Fail 10 Dec 2007 23,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S/F SEAT SECURITY

UNDERSIDE CORRODING

Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,848 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 22,846 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,847 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 21,819 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D864 VAR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D864 VAR, 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 D864 VAR registered?

D864 VAR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D864 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D864 VAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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