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E725 HPA

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,911 mi
Last recorded80,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE725 HPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,911 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,876 miles

General component surface corrosion.

sill trims fitted not allowing for full inspection .

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2021 80,876 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

General component surface corrosion.

sill trims fitted not allowing for full inspection .

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,694 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 80,694 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,528 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 80,528 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,437 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 80,437 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,389 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 80,389 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,030 miles

general suspension and pressed steel component surface corrosion.

item removed from windscreen prior to test.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,030 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

general suspension and pressed steel component surface corrosion.

item removed from windscreen prior to test.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 79,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 79,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,364 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

brake pipes and hoses covered in undersill cant inspect properly

engine missfire

Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,398 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 66,930 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 66,920 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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E725 HPA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E725 HPA, 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 E725 HPA registered?

E725 HPA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E725 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E725 HPA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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