1987 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6L Petrol · D940 NNC
1987 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 61,137 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D940 NNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 61,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D940 NNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier (D940 NNC) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened behind suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
D940 NNC Mileage History
- 12/04/202457,760 mi
- 07/05/202559,378 mi+1,618 mi
- 09/05/202559,379 mi+1 mi
- 31/03/202661,137 mi+1,758 mi
- 01/04/202661,137 mi
Average of roughly 1,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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