MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
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D889 YJB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 D889 YJB, 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 D889 YJB registered?
D889 YJB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 April 1987.
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