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E260 WEC

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,480 mi
Last recorded49,480 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 WEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 49,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 47,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 45,627 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 43,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 43,191 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 38,431 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,428 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 30,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,591 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,310 miles

corrosion under rear bumper advise repair

Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,911 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,939 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,447 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 28,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,965 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 27,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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E260 WEC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E260 WEC, 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 E260 WEC registered?

E260 WEC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E260 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E260 WEC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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