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E400 LOT

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

41,400 mi
Last recorded41,400 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 LOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 41,400 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front seats showing signs of wear

bulkhead corroding

front and rear number plates poor

front floors corroding

front suspension arms corroding

fuel tank corroding

handbrake cables corroding

n/s/f + o/s/f inner wings corroding

outer sills corroding

rear axle corroding

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear valance corroding

weld repairs to front floors

weld repairs to outer sills

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,928 miles

FRont and rear registration p;lates are in early stage of fading.

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

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

Nearside rear lower door sills have had extensive welding repairs.Keep in check.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 40,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FRont and rear registration p;lates are in early stage of fading.

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

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

Nearside rear lower door sills have had extensive welding repairs.Keep in check.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,302 miles

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

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

Please be advised that both front floor areas have had welding repairs, please monitor these ares for deteriation..

Rear registration plate has early signs of delamination.

front brake pads in poor condition

off side rear tyre wall is very perished but no cords or brazing showing as yet

Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Please be advised that both front floor areas have had welding repairs, please monitor these ares for deteriation..

Rear registration plate has early signs of delamination.

off side rear tyre wall is very perished but no cords or brazing showing as yet

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,717 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

PLEASE ADVISED ON A REPAIRED AREAS TO THE NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR SILL AND BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS HAVE HAD WELDING ATTENDTION.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT BOTHREAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Fail 9 Apr 2008 39,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

PLEASE ADVISED ON A REPAIRED AREAS TO THE NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR SILL AND BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS HAVE HAD WELDING ATTENDTION.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT BOTHREAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,276 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 39,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,721 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 38,721 miles

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

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

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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E400 LOT is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 E400 LOT, 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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E400 LOT is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 April 1988.

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