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E550 WOL

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,599 mi
Last recorded26,599 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE550 WOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,599 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 26,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

main beam warning lamp not working /heavy rust to underside

Pass 30 May 2008 25,555 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 25,555 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

dampness around sender unit no obvious leak found

Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,336 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit // temp repair to fuel pump mounts // fuel tank damp

Fail 13 Apr 2007 24,324 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

SIDE COVERS ON OUTER SILLS /FUEL TANK DAMP NO LEAK FOUND

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,383 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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E550 WOL is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E550 WOL, 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 E550 WOL registered?

E550 WOL is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 March 1988.

Is E550 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E550 WOL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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