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E249 CNO

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,574 mi
Last recorded90,574 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 CNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

osf lens missing but no showing white light

Pass 9 Oct 2009 88,494 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 88,485 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,551 miles

nearside & offside rear inner wheel arces heavy corrision

Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 82,266 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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E249 CNO is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E249 CNO, 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 E249 CNO registered?

E249 CNO is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E249 CNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E249 CNO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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