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E396 WNM

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,313 mi
Last recorded84,313 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE396 WNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 84,313 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 84,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear steel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Valance corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,268 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,746 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,860 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,214 miles

Dampness around fuel tank sender unit, suspect hose

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,408 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,382 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,330 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,864 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,832 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,858 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 69,826 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,122 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 69,093 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,356 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,484 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 67,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,594 miles

BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS SURFACE CORROSION. N/S OUTER CV BOOT CONDITION. NAIL IN REAR O/S TYRE.

Fail 14 Jul 2006 66,559 miles

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

o/s outer sill. rear o/s tyre low. both rear chassis legs at coil spring. †

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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E396 WNM is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E396 WNM, 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 E396 WNM registered?

E396 WNM is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 September 1987.

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