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E549 ACC

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE549 ACC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 66,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COIL SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 66,791 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COIL SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 65,288 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 63,450 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 61,063 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,745 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,101 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,709 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 51,527 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,649 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 49,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 47,856 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,142 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 42,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,562 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,971 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 35,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,252 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 30,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,579 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,173 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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E549 ACC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E549 ACC, 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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E549 ACC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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The MOT history for E549 ACC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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