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D979 SVX

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,173 mi
Last recorded14,173 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD979 SVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 14,173 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 14,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 13,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 13,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,787 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,605 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 12,496 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 10,362 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2007 10,362 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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D979 SVX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D979 SVX, 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 D979 SVX registered?

D979 SVX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 January 1987.

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The MOT history for D979 SVX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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