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D672 SPP

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,609 mi
Last recorded71,609 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD672 SPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 71,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 70,762 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 70,153 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 70,152 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,634 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 69,634 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 68,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,327 miles

Central Rear handbrake cable corroded on rear axle

Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,605 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 67,604 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 66,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 65,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,030 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,841 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 12 May 2014 63,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,472 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 60,458 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 60,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 58,183 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 58,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2008 56,753 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,748 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 56,189 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,188 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D672 SPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 D672 SPP, 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 D672 SPP registered?

D672 SPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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