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D216 VFW

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,110 mi
Last recorded91,110 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD216 VFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills and inner sills in a corroded state

Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside sills corroding at rear

Pass 6 Feb 2008 88,197 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 88,197 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,196 miles

rear chassis offside corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2006 86,085 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 86,085 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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D216 VFW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D216 VFW, 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 D216 VFW registered?

D216 VFW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 January 1987.

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The MOT history for D216 VFW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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