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E708 MER

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE708 MER
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,933 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,161 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,219 miles

REAR UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,814 miles

Rear under body corrosion.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,722 miles

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

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

rear under wing arears corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,368 miles

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

FUEL LINES CORRODED.

REAR QUARTER PANELS CORRODED.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,368 miles

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

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

FUEL LINES CORRODED.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR QUARTER PANELS CORRODED.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,934 miles

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

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

REAR QUARTER PANELS CORRODED.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,801 miles

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

REAR QUARTERPANELS CORRODED.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,514 miles

FUEL LINE CORRODED.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 73,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

SILLS COVERED: NOT TESTED

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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E708 MER is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E708 MER, 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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E708 MER is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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