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E242 ADT

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,298 mi
Last recorded59,298 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 ADT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 59,298 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 59,298 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2005 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

crack in zone b on frot windsceen but less than 40mm in size

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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E242 ADT is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 62,661 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 E242 ADT, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E242 ADT registered?

E242 ADT is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E242 ADT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 ADT 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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