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D198 UPU

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,469 mi
Last recorded50,469 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 UPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 50,469 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,409 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 50,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears filler cap is seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pinhole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 50,203 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears filler cap is seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pinhole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 49,150 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,623 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 8 May 2008 47,484 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 46,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,006 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,683 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 43,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 43,053 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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D198 UPU is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D198 UPU, 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 D198 UPU registered?

D198 UPU is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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