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D926 GOR

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,438 mi
Last recorded58,438 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD926 GOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,438 miles

both front mudflaps loose

nearside rear wheel arch to sill fiber glassed

rear inner valance badly corroded

slight blow from rear silencer

Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front mudflaps loose

nearside rear wheel arch to sill fiber glassed

rear inner valance badly corroded

slight blow from rear silencer

slight play in both rear bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,883 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,883 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,501 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 40,462 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,496 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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D926 GOR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Bronze with a 1,598cc 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 D926 GOR, 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 D926 GOR registered?

D926 GOR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 May 1987.

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