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D569 GSF

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,258 mi
Last recorded44,258 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD569 GSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,258 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 44,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 44,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,269 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,267 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,878 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,691 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 30,691 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,550 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Coolant 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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D569 GSF is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 D569 GSF, 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 D569 GSF registered?

D569 GSF is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D569 GSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D569 GSF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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