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D561 PNA

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD561 PNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,473 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,058 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,164 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 68,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

fuel hose at pipe perrished

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,048 miles

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel brg

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,099 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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D561 PNA is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D561 PNA, 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 D561 PNA registered?

D561 PNA is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D561 PNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D561 PNA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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