MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,573 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Running of on inside edge 205/40 R17 (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe bolt broken front pipe to maniflod (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Running of on inside edge 205/40 R17 (4.1.E.1)
EML illuminated indicating fault
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
EML illuminated indicating fault
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust felxi outer sheathing deteriorated
Front to rear fuel lines damaged (crushed)
O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded
Oil leak
Rear discs pitted
Repair to O/S/F under floor weakend
Steering rack gaiter damp
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust felxi outer sheathing deteriorated
Front to rear fuel lines damaged (crushed)
O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded
Oil leak
Rear discs pitted
Repair to O/S/F under floor weakend
Steering rack gaiter damp
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E248 JJM is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 E248 JJM, 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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E248 JJM is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 June 1988.
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