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E317 TEC

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,281 mi
Last recorded84,281 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE317 TEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,281 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 82,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 83,391 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,298 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 81,969 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 81,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 78,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,842 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear sills

corrosion on both rear wings

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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E317 TEC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E317 TEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E317 TEC registered?

E317 TEC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E317 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E317 TEC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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