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D194 YPK

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,629 mi
Last recorded73,629 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD194 YPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 73,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 73,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,802 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,802 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,273 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 69,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,608 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 67,608 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 66,124 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 66,124 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 65,686 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside outer cv boot full of cracks

offside front shocker damp

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

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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D194 YPK is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D194 YPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D194 YPK registered?

D194 YPK is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D194 YPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D194 YPK shows 12 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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