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3705 DK

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,706 mi
Last recorded24,706 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier53,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3705 DK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,330 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,380 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 23,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,276 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,276 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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3705 DK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,022 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 3705 DK, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3705 DK registered?

3705 DK is a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is 3705 DK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3705 DK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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