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D400 CLC

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,005 mi
Last recorded72,005 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD400 CLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,146 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2009 70,685 miles

Front brake balance close to limits .

Front tyres cracking and out of shape close to limits n/s and o/s/f .

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

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

Poss fuel leak pipe o/k at mot stains .

Pass 20 May 2009 70,685 miles

Front brake balance close to limits .

Front tyres cracking and out of shape close to limits n/s and o/s/f .

Poss fuel leak pipe o/k at mot stains .

Pass 12 May 2008 70,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 70,407 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,721 miles

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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D400 CLC is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D400 CLC, 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 D400 CLC registered?

D400 CLC is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D400 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D400 CLC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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