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D193 XYJ

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,858 mi
Last recorded68,858 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD193 XYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s sill rusty weak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 66,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s sill rusty weak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,015 miles

Oil leak

power steering pipes rusty

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,033 miles

power steering pipes rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

floor damaged

fuel tank damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2011 64,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

floor damaged

fuel tank damaged

power steering pipes rusty

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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D193 XYJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D193 XYJ, 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 D193 XYJ registered?

D193 XYJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D193 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D193 XYJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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