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D388 BLU

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,404 mi
Last recorded103,404 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD388 BLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 103,404 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 103,399 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 102,129 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 102,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 98,628 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 98,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 95,070 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 95,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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D388 BLU is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D388 BLU, 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 D388 BLU registered?

D388 BLU is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is D388 BLU safe to buy?

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