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E587 XBU

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,245 mi
Last recorded61,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 XBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 61,245 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 61,245 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 140,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,194 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,550 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 60,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,532 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 10,093 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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E587 XBU is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E587 XBU, 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 E587 XBU registered?

E587 XBU is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 28 June 1988.

Is E587 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E587 XBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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