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E373 SYC

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,079 mi
Last recorded11,079 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 SYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 11,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 4,709 miles

Body has slight corrosion Inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Note: Offside front tyre has deteriorated.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 4,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion Inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Note: Offside front tyre has deteriorated.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 4,530 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 3,582 miles

corrosion in front inner wheel arches

Fail 9 Sep 2013 3,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in front inner wheel arches

Pass 28 Jul 2012 3,022 miles

corrosion to underside not yet holed.fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 2,154 miles

corrosion to nearside front & rear chassi not yet holed

Pass 3 Jul 2010 99,570 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 98,288 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 98,271 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 93,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 93,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,237 miles

petrol pump mounts split

Pass 1 Jul 2006 82,120 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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E373 SYC is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E373 SYC, 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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E373 SYC is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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