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E736 MUE

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

33,643 mi
Last recorded33,643 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE736 MUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 33,643 miles

Corrosion On Rear Corner Panels

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant leak [radiator]

Fail 30 Sep 2024 33,643 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Front to Rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Corrosion On Rear Corner Panels

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 33,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on rear corner panels

Pass 10 Nov 2022 33,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear corner panels

Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,192 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear corner panels

Fail 18 Nov 2021 33,192 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear corner panels

Pass 23 Nov 2020 32,674 miles

nearside front brake sticking

Fail 20 Nov 2020 32,673 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front brake sticking

Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,425 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 29,184 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower mid chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 29,184 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower mid chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 26,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 23,537 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 20,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 17,219 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 17,219 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 14,187 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 10,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 6,326 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 3,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 99,104 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 99,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 91,750 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 91,670 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 86,553 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 81,851 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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E736 MUE is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E736 MUE, 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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E736 MUE is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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