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D379 HDH

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,393 mi
Last recorded33,393 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD379 HDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,393 miles

f.shocks slightly weak

fuel hose perishing

fuel smell but no leaks found

o/s mirror tapped on

rust,corrosion & welded patches in various places

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,134 miles

n/s/r arch tapped up †slight play steering column †o/s mirrir tapped together †coolent leak †slight play rear wheel bearings †rust corrosion & welded patches in various places

Fail 21 Feb 2007 32,134 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r arch taped up †slight play steering column †o/s mirror taped togeather †coolent leak? †slight play rear wheel bearings †rust/corrosion & welded patchs various places

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,670 miles

o/s mirror tapped on

rust corrosion & welded patches in various places

Fail 22 Mar 2006 31,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

o/s mirror tapped on

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

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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D379 HDH is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D379 HDH, 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 D379 HDH registered?

D379 HDH is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 February 1987.

Is D379 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D379 HDH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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