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E603 FLU

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

10,738 mi
Last recorded10,738 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE603 FLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 10,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion forming on rear wheel arches

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside outer sill has been weld repaired

offside and nearside rear quater panels holed and rusted not witin any prescribed points

offside outer sill has been weld repaired

Pass 19 Sep 2007 95,496 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 95,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion forming throughout body

Fail 14 Sep 2006 79,905 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid level low

corrosion forming on both outer sill panels and rear valance

corrosion forming on rear exhaust section

light corrosion forming on rear chassis rails

light stone chips in windscreen

n/s/f engine mount rubber broken

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear washer jet not working

some wear to brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2006 79,905 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid level low

corrosion forming on both outer sill panels and rear valance

corrosion forming on rear exhaust section

light corrosion forming on rear chassis rails

light stone chips in windscreen

n/s/f engine mount rubber broken

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear washer jet not working

some wear to brake pads

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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E603 FLU is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 55,423 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 E603 FLU, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E603 FLU registered?

E603 FLU is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E603 FLU safe to buy?

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