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E390 KLM

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

30,214 mi
Last recorded30,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE390 KLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,214 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 30,214 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 29,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,081 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 29,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,650 miles

Offside front Indicator loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 28,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front Indicator loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,457 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,487 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,148 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 26,688 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,688 miles

oil leak

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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E390 KLM is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E390 KLM, 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 E390 KLM registered?

E390 KLM is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 June 1988.

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The MOT history for E390 KLM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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