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E324 AWJ

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,860 mi
Last recorded90,860 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE324 AWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,860 miles

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

brake pipes greased

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre cracked/perished on sidewalls

Fail 11 Aug 2017 90,860 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

brake pipes greased

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre cracked/perished on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,223 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 83,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,737 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,975 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,453 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

fuel pipe deteriorated (under bonnet)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 50,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

fuel pipe deteriorated (under bonnet)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,372 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,549 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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E324 AWJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E324 AWJ, 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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E324 AWJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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