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D102 TGP

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,207 mi
Last recorded58,207 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD102 TGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 58,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 58,131 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 58,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,463 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 57,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 57,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 57,188 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres cracking on tread

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,459 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,148 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,139 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,445 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,177 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 49,162 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,627 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 48,627 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 May 2006 47,725 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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D102 TGP 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 76.9%.

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 D102 TGP, 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 D102 TGP registered?

D102 TGP is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 June 1987.

Is D102 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D102 TGP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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