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D166 OGS

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,944 mi
Last recorded99,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD166 OGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery on vehicle flat and vehicle cutting out on mot

fuel pipe/s on vehicle have corrosion

nearside rear inner arch holed and corroded

offside front outer wing corroded

vehicle floor pan rusty and weak in places and covered in underseal in places

Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,944 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery on vehicle flat and vehicle cutting out on mot

fuel pipe/s on vehicle have corrosion

nearside rear inner arch holed and corroded

offside front outer wing corroded

vehicle floor pan rusty and weak in places and covered in underseal in places

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,905 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front outer wings rusty

under floor in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2014 99,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front outer wings rusty

under floor in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,825 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 99,734 miles

advise car heavily undersealed and welded

Pass 11 May 2007 99,718 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 99,718 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

radiator leaking coolant to excess

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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D166 OGS is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D166 OGS, 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 D166 OGS registered?

D166 OGS is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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