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E524 CUR

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,450 mi
Last recorded55,450 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE524 CUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive use of underseal used on vehicle.

nearside rear body inside wheel arch corroded,not structual at time of test.

nearside/offside outer sills corroding.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,309 miles

extensive use of underseal used on vehicle.

nearside rear body behind rear wheelarch corroding,not structual at time of test.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

underbody and body corrosion.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside/offisde outer sills corroding,covered.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,630 miles

extensive corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills and underbody.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive use of underseal on underbody and floor.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,933 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,887 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,278 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 46,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,974 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E524 CUR is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E524 CUR, 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 E524 CUR registered?

E524 CUR is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E524 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E524 CUR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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