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D683 TAR

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,181 mi
Last recorded65,181 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD683 TAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 65,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,166 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 65,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,106 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 65,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,359 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 63,359 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,751 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,751 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,730 miles

front and rear tyre sidewalls and treads are cracked

fuel hose to pump is cracked

nearside front tyre tread is getting low

offside and nearside front shock absorbers are soft

slight judder at nearside front brake

Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,730 miles

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

front and rear tyre sidewalls and treads are cracked

fuel hose to pump is cracked

nearside front tyre tread is getting low

offside and nearside front shock absorbers are soft

slight judder at nearside front brake

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,361 miles

engine oil leak

front tyre outer edges are worn

slight corrosion rear chassis

slight front brake judder

suspension soft

tyre sidewalls all round cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2007 45,353 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front tyre outer edges worn

slight corrosion rear chassis

slight front brake judder

suspension soft

tyre sidewalls all round cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,026 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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D683 TAR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D683 TAR, 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 D683 TAR registered?

D683 TAR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 January 1987.

Is D683 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D683 TAR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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