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E276 EAN

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,828 mi
Last recorded91,828 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE276 EAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 91,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 91,782 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 91,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 91,661 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,350 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 91,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 91,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 90,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 88,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 88,160 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 86,838 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slight blow centre to rear joint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 83,802 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,275 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 82,275 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 80,879 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 80,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 79,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,801 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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E276 EAN is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E276 EAN, 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 E276 EAN registered?

E276 EAN is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 November 1987.

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