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E825 MFX

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,479 mi
Last recorded107,479 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE825 MFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 107,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,453 miles

Central Lower entire under body unsealed/ shultzed

Central Rear cuts in Tyres no cords or canvas

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 4 Nov 2014 92,835 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,835 miles

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,974 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,825 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,424 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 79,348 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,334 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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E825 MFX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E825 MFX, 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 E825 MFX registered?

E825 MFX is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E825 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E825 MFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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