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D300 BLB

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,203 mi
Last recorded34,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 BLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 34,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 34,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,596 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,499 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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D300 BLB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D300 BLB, 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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D300 BLB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 February 1987.

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