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E320 EPA

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,717 mi
Last recorded91,717 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE320 EPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,717 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 91,717 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,339 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Jul 2017 90,339 miles

engine oil leaks

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,469 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 89,464 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,550 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,663 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 85,663 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

stone chip in screen.play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,599 miles

oil leaks from engine.stone chips in screen.corrosion building up on brake pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,550 miles

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing.n/s/f cv boot twisted.stone chips in screen.hole in subframe

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,017 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 77,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres getting low

chips in screen

o/s/f outer cv boot twisted

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

spare wheel well corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 70,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,673 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 54,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 49,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 49,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E320 EPA is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E320 EPA, 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 E320 EPA registered?

E320 EPA is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E320 EPA safe to buy?

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