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E693 LYP

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

28,608 mi
Last recorded28,608 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE693 LYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 28,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 28,322 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 28,127 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 28,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 27,423 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 27,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 26,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 26,182 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

petrol tank breather pipes rotted and broken

Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,142 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,930 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,571 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 25,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,193 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 25,193 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,711 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 24,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,400 miles

o/s/r brake shoeing first sign's of seizing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,665 miles

N/S/F ,O/S/R ,N/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN TREAD AND WALLS DUE TO AGE

Fail 26 Mar 2009 23,665 miles

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

N/S/F ,O/S/R ,N/S/R TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN TREAD AND WALLS DUE TO AGE

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,763 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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E693 LYP is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E693 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E693 LYP registered?

E693 LYP is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E693 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E693 LYP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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