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D99 YVT

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

22,647 mi
Last recorded22,647 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD99 YVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 22,647 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 22,416 miles

small oil leak

Pass 22 May 2023 22,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 22,009 miles

slight corrosion rear chassis rails

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2021 21,385 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 21,382 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 69% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 20,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside front door shut,advise treatment.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 20,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside front door shut,advise treatment.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 19,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 18,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 18,563 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH rear bearings have slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 17,845 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,960 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,315 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 22 Mar 2013 15,315 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2012 14,767 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 14,763 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,516 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 13,512 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,440 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 12,435 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,959 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 11,959 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,635 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 10,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,952 miles

both sills covered but loose

exhaust beginning to corrode

oil leak

slight play in rear bearings

some corrotion

some marking around fuel tank but no leak

vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,839 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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D99 YVT is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 D99 YVT, 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 D99 YVT registered?

D99 YVT is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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