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E322 JLK

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

7,594 mi
Last recorded7,594 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE322 JLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 7,594 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & return (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 7,418 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and return (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 7,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 6,931 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 6,452 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 6,452 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 5,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 5,671 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill return (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 4,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 3,920 miles

Central Floor not fully secure requires further welding on old repair (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 3,920 miles

Central Floor not fully secure requires further welding on old repair (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 3,039 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind left hand front

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill return (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sub frame mtg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 1,942 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,687 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lefthand rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,820 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 96,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,385 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 94,168 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 94,168 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,914 miles

lefthand & righthand sills at rear appear corroded behind siil covers.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 84,036 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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E322 JLK is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E322 JLK, 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 E322 JLK registered?

E322 JLK is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E322 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E322 JLK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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