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E714 AWJ

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,016 mi
Last recorded118,016 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE714 AWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 118,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,250 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 74,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 73,525 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/f brake hose running close to drive-shaft when steering on full lock

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

sill covers fitted unable to check full extent of corrosion in sills

Fail 6 Jul 2009 71,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

sill covers fitted unable to check full extent of corrosion in sills

Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,536 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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E714 AWJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E714 AWJ, 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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E714 AWJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 July 1988.

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