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D631 BGU

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,735 mi
Last recorded98,735 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD631 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,735 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 98,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,680 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,401 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,401 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 98,158 miles

exhaust very rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

play noted in both rear wheel bearings

radiator and mounting bracket damaged

steering lock damaged

underside very rusty in places esp f/n/s foot well

Pass 3 Sep 2011 97,983 miles

Corrosion noted on the O/S/R wheel arch and rear pannel.

The front shocks are damp with oil.

The lower rad pannel is bent.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,725 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both door mirrors loose

both front shock absorbers noted damp

corrosion noted around f/o/s anti-roll bar mount

drive belt noted very loose

exhaust noted very rusty

f/n/s outer c.v gaitor starting to perish

front brake discs noted worn

front number plate cracked

lower front pane badly damaged

number 4 injector noted damp

r/n/s number plate light lense missing

r/n/s seat belt buckel housing missing

r/o/s wheel arch noted rusty

rear brake discs noted worn

rear fuel pipes going to fuel tank perished

rear handbrake cable outer casing badly perished

rear metal brake pipes noted rusty

vehicle underneth very rusty in places

Fail 16 Sep 2010 97,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both door mirrors loose

both front shock absorbers noted damp

corrosion noted around f/o/s anti-roll bar mount

drive belt noted very loose

exhaust noted very rusty

f/n/s outer c.v gaitor starting to perish

front brake discs noted worn

front number plate cracked

lower front pane badly damaged

number 4 injector noted damp

r/n/s number plate light lense missing

r/n/s seat belt buckel housing missing

r/o/s wheel arch noted rusty

rear brake discs noted worn

rear fuel pipes going to fuel tank perished

rear handbrake cable outer casing badly perished

rear metal brake pipes noted rusty

vehicle underneth very rusty in places

Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,462 miles

both front shox noted damp

both rear outer sills noted corroded

both rear wheel bearings noted worn

f/n/s floor pan noted corroded

front number plate noted cracked

front section of the exhaust noted rusty

front washers noted poor

steering rack noted worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,961 miles

exhaust rusty

play noted in r/o/s wheel bearing

rear fuel pipe damaged by tank

underside rusty in places esp sills

Pass 8 Sep 2007 91,223 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 91,183 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

front shocks worn

play noted in both rear wheel bearings

vehicle very rusty in places esp sills and rear boot pan

Pass 5 Sep 2006 87,859 miles

both rear iner sills noted coroded

front brake discs noted worn

front section very rusty

slight wear noted on steering rack

wear noted on both rear wheel bearings

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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D631 BGU is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D631 BGU, 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 D631 BGU registered?

D631 BGU is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 June 1987.

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