MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CORROSION IN INNER FRONT WINGS AND ALSO STARTED IN OUTTER SILLS.
same advisories as VT32 issued with VT30 on 10/08/2006
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
light corrosion around all rear suspension component mounting areas
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E198 BTW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E198 BTW, 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 E198 BTW registered?
E198 BTW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 October 1987.
Is E198 BTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E198 BTW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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