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E125 DFR

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,885 mi
Last recorded91,885 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE125 DFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 91,885 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 91,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low O/S AND N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 91,876 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 91,876 miles

Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking AT FUEL PUMP AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 91,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 91,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 91,857 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 91,857 miles

Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking AT FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 91,848 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 91,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,845 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,844 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,803 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,695 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 91,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R BRAKE LOWER READINGS COMPARED TO N/S/R,,NOT LOCKING DRUM ADVISE CHECK,..

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,538 miles

slight corrosion close to o/sand n/s rear coil spring seats

slight corrosion n/s/f top suspension mount area

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,537 miles

slight corrosion close to os and nsr coil spring seats

slight corrosion nsf top suspension mounting area

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front headlight reflectors starting to deteriorate

slight grease leak from o/s/f c.v joint clip

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front coil springs covered in grease at bottom

gear box oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 87,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front coil springs covered in grease at bottom

both front tyres cracking on tread

gear box oil leak

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Jun 2008 86,083 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,387 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 77,621 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 77,615 miles

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

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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E125 DFR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E125 DFR, 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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E125 DFR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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