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D444 PJO

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,184 mi
Last recorded55,184 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 PJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,184 miles

n/s/f bulk head corroid

Pass 5 Nov 2007 53,364 miles

front tyres 2mm tread

n/s/r tyre wear low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,364 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres 2mm tread

n/s/r tyre wear low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,779 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 51,725 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

all tyres side walls perishing

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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D444 PJO 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 D444 PJO, 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 D444 PJO registered?

D444 PJO is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 March 1987.

Is D444 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D444 PJO 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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