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E791 OWD

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,120 mi
Last recorded37,120 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE791 OWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 37,120 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 37,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 36,149 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 36,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,462 miles

advise near side rear inner wheel arch corroision

advise o/s n/s rear chassy

advise shocks

advise welded plates covered in under seal

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,682 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 33,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,947 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 31,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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E791 OWD is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 E791 OWD, 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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What year was E791 OWD registered?

E791 OWD is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 November 1987.

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