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D137 RBH

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,270 mi
Last recorded30,270 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD137 RBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 28,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 27,946 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 27,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 27,142 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 27,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,027 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,602 miles

Fuel hose from tank to pump perishing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine breather hose intake to manifold collapsed

Fail 7 Jun 2018 26,585 miles

Fuel hose leaking replacement hose fitted to fuel rail leaks when touched (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine breather hose intake to manifold collapsed

Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,545 miles

Fuel feed hose perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,353 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,913 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 25,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,591 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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D137 RBH is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D137 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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D137 RBH is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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