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D425 KMF

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,066 mi
Last recorded81,066 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD425 KMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 81,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 81,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 80,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 78,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,044 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 75,044 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,452 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 74,452 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,562 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 71,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,017 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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D425 KMF is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D425 KMF, 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 D425 KMF registered?

D425 KMF is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D425 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D425 KMF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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