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£9,787

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 29 Aug 2026

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Highest 10% of Past Sales

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£9,787

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi

UK • 29 Aug 2026 • Lot Number: 524

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi is a rare find, boasting low mileage and a remarkably original condition with its two-tone Astral Silver paint. Stored indoors and cherished by only three owners, it presents a fantastic opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a well-preserved piece of 1980s Vauxhall performance.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as a carefully preserved example, stored indoors in recent years, with low mileage (under 49,000 miles) and three previous owners. It retains original paintwork and features, and is presented in notably original condition. While not explicitly stated as 'pristine,' the description strongly suggests it's in excellent, well-maintained condition with minimal signs of wear typical for its age. Minor reconditioning might be needed due to its age, but no significant flaws are mentioned.

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48,304 miles

W0L000084G6048101

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

C345 UMV

1986

Auction

£9,787

1986 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 29 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

Produced between 1981 and 1988, the Mk2 Cavalier SRi became one of Vauxhall’s most recognisable sporting saloons of the 1980s

First registered in May 1986 by Robin Hood Garage, Penge, today it still has less than 49,000 miles

Three previous owners from new and stored in dry, heated conditions by the current keeper since acquisition around five years ago

Finished in its original Astral Silver with Anthracite lower body and a red coachline/striping across the bumpers and paintwork complete with dealer plates and rear window sticker Powered by a 115bhp, 1.8-litre fuel-injected four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual gearbox Presented in notably original condition throughout, retaining many of the features and details associated with the SRi model

Supplied with original handbooks, previous MOTs and tax discs A well-regarded example within Vauxhall enthusiast circles and an appealing opportunity to acquire a cherished 1980s Performance Vauxhall, with viewing highly recommen...

Price Analysis vs Other Cavaliers

£310

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£2,255

Median Price (Since 2020)

£35,250

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Previous Cavalier Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 8th Apr 2025

Latest MOT mileage:

48,072 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 9th Apr 2024, 48,072 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Failed

On 9th Apr 2024, 48,072 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Major:
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Passed

On 6th Oct 2022, 47,924 miles


Passed

On 18th Oct 2021, 45,322 miles


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