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D51 RBH

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,715 mi
Last recorded107,715 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 RBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 107,715 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion both sides outer sills

Pass 3 Jul 2025 106,805 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

corrosion both sides outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2024 5,887 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 5,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 5,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 4,323 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 3,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 2,978 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 2,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 2,166 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 1,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 1,359 miles

bit of corrossion on sills

tyre out of shape 2001 build date and fronts a little perished on sides. 185/70/13

Pass 6 Apr 2016 1,060 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,817 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

patch of scabby paint/ rust on both sills not corrded but scabby

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,954 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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D51 RBH is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D51 RBH, 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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D51 RBH is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 February 1987.

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