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D549 ETP

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,432 mi
Last recorded82,432 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD549 ETP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 82,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 77,711 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,594 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,965 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 69,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system onto caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system onto caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,601 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 65,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 65,194 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 65,174 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,687 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front and offside front lower ball joints have split gaiters

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2006 16,371 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

screen chipped

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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D549 ETP is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D549 ETP, 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 D549 ETP registered?

D549 ETP is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D549 ETP safe to buy?

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