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D962 RAK

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,150 mi
Last recorded78,150 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD962 RAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 78,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 77,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,974 miles

Body has slight corrosion nsr sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion osr sill (6.1.B.2)

Drivers seat fitted with booster cushion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,435 miles

slight bulge in offside front tread area & both rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,412 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,966 miles

corrision to nearside and offside sill panels

corrision to offside front floor

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,516 miles

corrosion to both outer sills and both rear lower arch areas

Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,895 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,217 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

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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D962 RAK is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D962 RAK, 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 D962 RAK registered?

D962 RAK is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 June 1987.

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