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E383 REG

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,053 mi
Last recorded46,053 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 REG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,053 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,008 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear stub axle slightly out of alignment

nearside wiper blade split

offside front wing damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,006 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear stub axle slightly out of alignment

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,766 miles

Front springs may catch on spring cups over bumps.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,732 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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E383 REG is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E383 REG, 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 E383 REG registered?

E383 REG is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 May 1988.

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