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D126 RBH

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,275 mi
Last recorded82,275 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 RBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 82,275 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 82,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 82,189 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 82,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 82,122 miles

Fuel line tank to pump deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 82,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper wrong

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 82,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper wrong

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,950 miles

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,763 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slightly binding

Offside Front slightly binding

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,757 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,756 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

full beam flash inop

Pass 26 Jul 2008 80,459 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 78,265 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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D126 RBH is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D126 RBH, 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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D126 RBH is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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