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D275 TUJ

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,774 mi
Last recorded69,774 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD275 TUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2014 69,774 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insucure.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2013 69,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

excessive corrosion around n/s engine mounting

excessive corrosion around o/s engine mounting

Fail 10 Aug 2013 69,197 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

excessive corrosion around n/s engine mounting

excessive corrosion around o/s engine mounting

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,684 miles

Heavaly undersealed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Jul 2012 67,684 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Heavaly undersealed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,018 miles

Extensive under body repairs/undersealing at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2011 66,018 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Extensive under body repairs/undersealing at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2010 64,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 62,291 miles

VECHICLE COVERED IN THINK UNDER SEAL AT TIME OF TEST ...

Fail 7 Aug 2009 62,291 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

VECHICLE COVERED IN THINK UNDER SEAL AT TIME OF TEST ...

Pass 30 Aug 2008 58,776 miles

car heavly undersealed at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2008 58,533 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to check brake pipes due to heavliy undersealed being used

unable to check rear seats baby seats fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

blue tinge from front lights

extra rear side lights fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

blue tinge from front lights

extra rear side lights fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2006 54,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,391 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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D275 TUJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D275 TUJ, 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 D275 TUJ registered?

D275 TUJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 October 1987.

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