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D20 OVW

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,982 mi
Last recorded72,982 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 OVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,982 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan to bulkhed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,827 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 72,239 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 71,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 71,292 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,283 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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D20 OVW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D20 OVW, 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 D20 OVW registered?

D20 OVW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is D20 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 OVW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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