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E813 XKX

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

247,898 mi
Last recorded247,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE813 XKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 247,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 21,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head light loose

Fail 15 Jun 2018 21,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head light loose

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,901 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front side lights getting dim.

both front tyres getting near to wear bars.

corrosion on offside outer sill.

corrosion on rear offside inner under sill.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 20,901 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front side lights getting dim.

both front tyres getting near to wear bars.

corrosion on offside outer sill.

corrosion on rear offside inner under sill.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 18,988 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front tyres getting near to wear bars.

oil leak.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 17,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrsion on offside outer sill ,front to rear.

misfie on engine.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 17,479 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrsion on offside outer sill ,front to rear.

misfie on engine.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 14,726 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 10,727 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 10,727 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 6,298 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 2,169 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 2,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 95,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,677 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 89,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 82,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 82,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,320 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 74,320 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 64,430 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 64,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E813 XKX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E813 XKX, 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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E813 XKX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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