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D35 BMV

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,220 mi
Last recorded94,220 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD35 BMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 94,220 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted

Offside Rear seat belt not fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2020 94,186 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted

Offside Rear seat belt not fitted.

Rear fuel hose from tank to pump collapsing.

Fail 28 May 2020 94,154 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users vent pipes on fuel tank missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) 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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D35 BMV is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 D35 BMV, 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

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What year was D35 BMV registered?

D35 BMV is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D35 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D35 BMV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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