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E635 GEW

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,049 mi
Last recorded69,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE635 GEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 88,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,929 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,625 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 67,625 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 66,965 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,850 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 66,731 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,696 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 66,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,895 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,545 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyre perished

Fail 5 Aug 2011 66,539 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 66,341 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 66,339 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 66,301 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 66,301 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E635 GEW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 E635 GEW, 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 E635 GEW registered?

E635 GEW is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 August 1987.

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