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D400 FBP

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,674 mi
Last recorded83,674 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD400 FBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,674 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 83,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,452 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 83,448 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

front wiper blades split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 FBP is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc 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 D400 FBP, 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 FBP registered?

D400 FBP is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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