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E386 RTX

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,505 mi
Last recorded34,505 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE386 RTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 34,502 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,494 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,284 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 34,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

non obligatory mirror damaged

vehicle presenter be aware that there is surfsce rust at the off/side sill/panel

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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E386 RTX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E386 RTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E386 RTX registered?

E386 RTX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 October 1987.

Is E386 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E386 RTX shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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