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D338 DAB

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,298 mi
Last recorded39,298 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 39,093 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 38,861 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 38,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 37,943 miles

Vehicle been heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of structer

both front strut tower showing corrosion on underside

nearside rear valance behind mudflap corroded but not in 30cm of suspension mounting

offside rear sill corroded on inside of wheel arch not yet holed

rear valance corroded but not in 30cm of suspension mounting

Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check welding due underseal

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,022 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 34,022 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010
Fail 9 Mar 2010

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,217 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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
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D338 DAB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D338 DAB, 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 D338 DAB registered?

D338 DAB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 June 1987.

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