MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
Dampness around fuel tank sender unit, suspect hose
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS SURFACE CORROSION. N/S OUTER CV BOOT CONDITION. NAIL IN REAR O/S TYRE.
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. †
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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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E396 WNM is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 September 1987.
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