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E438 VHF

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,600 mi
Last recorded66,600 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 VHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f floor pan has old repair done from inside of car.

plastic cover oversills fitteded at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2018 66,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f floor pan has old repair done from inside of car.

plastic cover oversills fitteded at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,526 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,513 miles

advise n/s cv boot inner clip has slight grease seepage

advise n/s/r shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Fail 21 Apr 2012 58,487 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

advise n/s cv boot inner clip has slight grease seepage

advise n/s/r shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,802 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise grease seepage at n/s cv boot

advise rear shocks showing signs of fatigue

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,751 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,591 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 54,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,762 miles

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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E438 VHF is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E438 VHF, 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 E438 VHF registered?

E438 VHF is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E438 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E438 VHF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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