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D25 SWA

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,252 mi
Last recorded92,252 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 SWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2006 92,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 92,208 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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D25 SWA is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D25 SWA, 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 D25 SWA registered?

D25 SWA is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D25 SWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D25 SWA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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