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D363 MNY

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,263 mi
Last recorded48,263 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD363 MNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 48,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,253 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole of exhaust corroded/slight leaks (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside washer jet not working

Fail 9 Mar 2016 48,231 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole of exhaust corroded/slight leaks (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside washer jet not working

Fail 22 Jul 2014 48,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust systeam rusty but not split or blowing

underside of vehicle rusty but not weakend in any way

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,177 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust systeam rusty but not split or blowing

underside of vehicle rusty but not weakend in any way

Pass 6 Jul 2013 47,808 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 47,293 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,776 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 43,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,745 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 43,731 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 43,682 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,565 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,553 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,439 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,427 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,741 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 42,741 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

rear arches in boot corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2005 42,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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
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D363 MNY is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D363 MNY, 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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D363 MNY is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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