Vauxhall Cavalier Gl I (1987)
1987 Vauxhall Cavalier Gl I
CarHunch is tracking 1,371 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier Gl I vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier GL I has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is dramatically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 1,371 vehicles tested failed its MOT. With no dangerous defects recorded and zero average failures or advisories per vehicle, the data itself appears corrupted or incomplete, making it impossible to identify what's actually going wrong mechanically.
Given that these cars are now 37 years old, they've likely been off the road for years or are only driven by specialist collectors, which could explain why the dataset doesn't reflect real-world reliability. If you're considering buying one, treat it as a classic restoration project rather than a daily driver, and budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in 1980s Vauxhalls—the MOT data here won't help you assess its true condition.
We have 1,371 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier Gl I vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier Gl I
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Vauxhall Cavalier Gl I
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,369 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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