MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
REAR NO PLATE DETERIATING.REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED & BLOWING.N/SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT.SLIGHT OIL LEAKING FROM OIL FEED PIPE AT RADIATOR.
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.
rear exhaust silencer corroded & blowing.
rear no plate deteriating.
rear wiper blade splitting.
slight free play in rear n/side & o/side wheel bearings.
slight oil leak from oil cooler pipe fixing at radiator n/side lower section.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
D490 BNV is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D490 BNV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of D490 BNV?
You can check the full history of D490 BNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was D490 BNV registered?
D490 BNV is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 February 1987.
Is D490 BNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for D490 BNV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D490 BNV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D490 BNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.