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E421 GPD

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,571 mi
Last recorded13,571 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE421 GPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2024 13,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 13,504 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 13,452 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 11,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sills difficult to assess due to sill covers

Pass 6 Jun 2009 7,935 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to check outer sills as plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,662 miles

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

fuel pipes starting to rust

sill covers fitted

under side of car starting to rust

Pass 8 Jun 2007 4,350 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 2,175 miles

corossion forming around front suspension strut top mountings

front number plate deteriorating

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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E421 GPD is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E421 GPD, 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 E421 GPD registered?

E421 GPD is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E421 GPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E421 GPD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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