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E598 FHO

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,549 mi
Last recorded41,549 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE598 FHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 41,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion around vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 41,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 40,902 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,715 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 39,715 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear brake effort

rear tyres edges slight wear

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,206 miles

Offside Rear brake effort

rear tyres edges slight wear

Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,763 miles

rear tyres inner edges worn

offside rear sill rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake effort

Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,377 miles

sills rusted

Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 15,363 miles

drivers seat back latch condition

nearside rear brake effort

sills rusted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 11,945 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 9,181 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front seat back condition

Pass 15 Feb 2008 6,795 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 6,768 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 2,200 miles

Both rear tyres slighty out of shape

Number plate light slighty loose

Signs of corrision on both sills and rear wheel arches

Fail 12 Feb 2007 2,188 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres very slighty out of shape

Number plate light slighty loose

Sign of corrision on both sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Feb 2006 99,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 99,618 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E598 FHO is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E598 FHO, 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 E598 FHO registered?

E598 FHO is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 April 1988.

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