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D226 RTM

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,377 mi
Last recorded48,377 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD226 RTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,377 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,972 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f inner w/arch holed

Fail 6 Mar 2007 46,972 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f inner w/arch holed

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,134 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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D226 RTM is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D226 RTM, 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 D226 RTM registered?

D226 RTM is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is D226 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D226 RTM shows 4 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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