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E489 DGW

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 DGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2007 89,119 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2006 85,993 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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E489 DGW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E489 DGW, 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 E489 DGW registered?

E489 DGW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is E489 DGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E489 DGW shows 2 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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