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E519 ETW

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,636 mi
Last recorded71,636 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE519 ETW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,636 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,211 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 70,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Unable to carry full inspection of sills due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2007 69,011 miles

general corrosion throughout vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear wing corroding

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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E519 ETW is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E519 ETW, 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 E519 ETW registered?

E519 ETW is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 February 1988.

Is E519 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E519 ETW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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