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D839 WBV

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,077 mi
Last recorded69,077 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD839 WBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 69,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 68,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 67,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 66,592 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 66,592 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2017 66,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 65,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,990 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 59,796 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 58,581 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,314 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 52,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 49,785 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 46,663 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 43,744 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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D839 WBV is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D839 WBV, 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 D839 WBV registered?

D839 WBV is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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