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E529 AGN

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,238 mi
Last recorded73,238 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE529 AGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,238 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,727 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r foot brake slight low effort

smell of petrol no leaks found

Fail 30 Jun 2010 72,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r foot brake slight low effort

smell of petrol no leaks found

Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,829 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre innerwall perishing

smell of petrol under bonnet no leaks found

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r foot brake slight low effort

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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E529 AGN 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 85.7%.

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 E529 AGN, 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 E529 AGN registered?

E529 AGN is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E529 AGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E529 AGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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