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D454 RGD

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,468 mi
Last recorded62,468 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD454 RGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,468 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 62,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres nearing legal limit of 1.6mm

engine oil leak.investigation required

rear wheel bearings require adjustment

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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D454 RGD is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D454 RGD, 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 D454 RGD registered?

D454 RGD is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D454 RGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D454 RGD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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