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D941 RUX

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,553 mi
Last recorded86,553 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD941 RUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 86,553 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERNEATH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 86,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERNEATH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,455 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 86,448 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres slightly perished

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2011 85,754 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 85,754 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,644 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 83,644 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 82,833 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 80,893 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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D941 RUX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D941 RUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D941 RUX registered?

D941 RUX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 February 1987.

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