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E522 YCA

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,316 mi
Last recorded47,316 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 YCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,465 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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E522 YCA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E522 YCA, 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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How do I check the history of E522 YCA?

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What year was E522 YCA registered?

E522 YCA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E522 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E522 YCA shows 7 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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