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D730 WHK

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,411 mi
Last recorded52,411 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD730 WHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 52,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,628 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 51,628 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,251 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 50,806 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,548 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,342 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckles missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2015 46,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,185 miles

near side front brake has slight bined

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,724 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 43,719 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 43,516 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 43,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2010 43,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,248 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 39,242 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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D730 WHK is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D730 WHK, 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 D730 WHK registered?

D730 WHK is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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