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E571 FDP

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,624 mi
Last recorded70,624 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE571 FDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 70,624 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 70,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 69,733 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 69,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 68,835 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 68,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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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E571 FDP is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E571 FDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E571 FDP registered?

E571 FDP is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E571 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E571 FDP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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