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E228 EPK

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,940 mi
Last recorded8,940 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 EPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 8,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 8,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 7,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 6,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 6,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 5,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,334 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,270 miles

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

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,321 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,593 miles

corrosion on nearside sill and offside rear inner arch

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,824 miles

advise lower engine very oily would require steam clean to pin point monitor

advise rear of n/s sill pannel to wheel arch showing signs of surface corrosion monitor

Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,016 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 88,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise on clutch condition heavy under foot reccomend replace ment a s a p before damaged is caused to flywheel along with cable

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,125 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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E228 EPK is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E228 EPK, 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 E228 EPK registered?

E228 EPK is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 October 1987.

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