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E330 LBF

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,897 mi
Last recorded20,897 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE330 LBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 20,897 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 20,855 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Oct 2022 20,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2015 20,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

plastic cover sills fitted

vehicle lowered

Fail 14 Nov 2015 20,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

plastic cover sills fitted

vehicle lowered

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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E330 LBF is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E330 LBF, 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 E330 LBF registered?

E330 LBF is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E330 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E330 LBF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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