CarVerify

Free Car Check

D333 SPP

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,177 mi
Last recorded13,177 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD333 SPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 13,177 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 13,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 12,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 12,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 12,415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 12,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 12,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 11,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 11,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 11,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,371 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,216 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,064 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 11,064 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 10,974 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,817 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,899 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 7,899 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 2,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 97,256 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 91,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Vauxhall Cavalier reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D333 SPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D333 SPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D333 SPP?

You can check the full history of D333 SPP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D333 SPP registered?

D333 SPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D333 SPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D333 SPP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D333 SPP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D333 SPP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.