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E638 FLR

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,714 mi
Last recorded86,714 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 FLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 86,451 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 85,217 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 85,216 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,792 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 84,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 81,928 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,802 miles

bonnet sticky

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

vehicl heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,077 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,550 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,013 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,385 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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E638 FLR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E638 FLR, 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 E638 FLR registered?

E638 FLR is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E638 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E638 FLR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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