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E703 FAB

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,428 mi
Last recorded93,428 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE703 FAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 93,428 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 93,421 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 93,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,409 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 93,353 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 92,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,291 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,167 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,762 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,919 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,890 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 74,890 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 71,322 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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E703 FAB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E703 FAB, 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 E703 FAB registered?

E703 FAB is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E703 FAB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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