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D782 CUT

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,192 mi
Last recorded94,192 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD782 CUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 94,192 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 94,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 93,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 93,292 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 90,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D782 CUT is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D782 CUT, 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 D782 CUT registered?

D782 CUT is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D782 CUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D782 CUT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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