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E658 BBU

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,683 mi
Last recorded19,683 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE658 BBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 19,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 19,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 19,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 19,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall slightly cracked inner aswell (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 19,326 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 19,294 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 19,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 18,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 17,081 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 17,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 16,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 13,287 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 10,774 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 10,774 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,817 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 5,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 2,479 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 618 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,743 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 98,738 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 96,783 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 96,783 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 94,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all underneath of car covered in underseal signs of corrosion not visiable

Pass 15 Aug 2006 94,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 94,565 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 91,733 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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E658 BBU is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E658 BBU, 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 E658 BBU registered?

E658 BBU is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E658 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E658 BBU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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