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E165 NVF

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE165 NVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,617 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s &n/s inner sills corroded o/s inner wing corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,930 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,948 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s front floors rusty n/s rear inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,244 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,244 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,268 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,683 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play n/s front top shocker mount

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,999 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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E165 NVF is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E165 NVF, 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 E165 NVF registered?

E165 NVF is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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