MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
underside and body corrod allso brake piping
underside covered with underseal unable to fully check
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E499 DKX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E499 DKX, 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 E499 DKX registered?
E499 DKX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 April 1988.
Is E499 DKX safe to buy?
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