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D252 KMC

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,203 mi
Last recorded70,203 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD252 KMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 70,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 70,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,129 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,129 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 69,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in n/s/r tyre inner side wall unable to see cords

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,991 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre inner side wall unable to see cords

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,727 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,171 miles

All four tyres cracked

Battery insecure

Nearside front washer in-op

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,225 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 67,225 miles

Front Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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D252 KMC is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D252 KMC, 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 D252 KMC registered?

D252 KMC is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 January 1987.

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The MOT history for D252 KMC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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