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E305 AVR

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,037 mi
Last recorded30,037 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE305 AVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front to rear fuel lines rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2020 30,032 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front to rear fuel lines rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,815 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on nearside of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

offside inner sill corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside obscuring view of prescribed areas

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2018 21,577 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,339 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,259 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 19,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 18,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 15,492 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 12,580 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 9,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2009 9,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,743 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 5,743 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 307 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 96,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 96,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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E305 AVR is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E305 AVR, 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 E305 AVR registered?

E305 AVR is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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