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E33 FPB

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,454 mi
Last recorded8,454 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE33 FPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,454 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust leaking in various places & corroded

rear tyres cracking & both front close to limits

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

Pass 4 Aug 2011

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 7,649 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

grees on o/s/f flexi brake pipe

Pass 6 Aug 2010 5,532 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecuer

fuel pump mounting broken two left

o/s/r shock top bush slight play

o/s/r uner sill starting to corrod

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 104,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2009 104,235 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Feb 2008 885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 885 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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E33 FPB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E33 FPB, 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 E33 FPB registered?

E33 FPB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E33 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E33 FPB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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