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E759 FGU

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,744 mi
Last recorded76,744 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE759 FGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,744 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 76,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,295 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 72,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,476 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 61,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,375 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,751 miles

both sills rusting inner sills,bulkhead,underside rusting,(attn req soon)

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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E759 FGU is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E759 FGU, 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 E759 FGU registered?

E759 FGU is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 March 1988.

Is E759 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E759 FGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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