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D900 CLR

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,394 mi
Last recorded60,394 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD900 CLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 60,394 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 60,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,352 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 59,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,080 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog light switch slightly insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2020 59,005 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 59,005 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 58,756 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,744 miles

fuel hose, tank to pump, slight kink,, recommend check/attention

Fail 2 Feb 2018 58,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

fuel hose, tank to pump, slight kink,, recommend check/attention

Fail 9 Oct 2017 58,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

all fuel hoses, perished and showing signs of deterioration

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,842 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 57,825 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 57,686 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2013 57,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 57,481 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 57,144 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 57,144 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 56,862 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 56,862 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 55,884 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 55,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 55,513 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 54,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 54,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 54,249 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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D900 CLR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D900 CLR, 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 D900 CLR registered?

D900 CLR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D900 CLR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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