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E547 FAB

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,731 mi
Last recorded30,731 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 FAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,731 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 30,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.6% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,627 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,857 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 26,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,219 miles

corrosion on both sills

Fail 2 Sep 2015 26,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on both sills

Pass 8 May 2014 25,415 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 25,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,362 miles

corrosion on offside sill

uneaven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,642 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 21,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,125 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 17,015 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,015 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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E547 FAB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 55,423 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E547 FAB, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E547 FAB registered?

E547 FAB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E547 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E547 FAB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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