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E653 XUJ

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

4,075 mi
Last recorded4,075 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 XUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 4,075 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/sub frames

Pass 21 Jul 2025 3,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2024 3,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis and sills

Pass 26 May 2023 1,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 1,549 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 1,546 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,515 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 94,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 89,496 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 88,831 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 87,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 87,220 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 86,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 85,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 85,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 84,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 83,818 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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E653 XUJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E653 XUJ, 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 E653 XUJ registered?

E653 XUJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 March 1988.

Is E653 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E653 XUJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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