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E832 JOO

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,365 mi
Last recorded100,365 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE832 JOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 100,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,032 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 99,562 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 99,543 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot hanging off,grease all over wheel and brake caliper (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre on wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,260 miles

offside front outer c.v boot worn,slight split

Pass 29 Apr 2021 98,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 98,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 98,385 miles

corrosion to offside front floor area

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2019 98,087 miles

offside front shock absorber bump stop worn

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2018 97,585 miles

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2017 97,055 miles

offside front floor area corroded

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,323 miles

engine misfiring? requires attention.

rear tyres wearing low on tread

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

strong advise! play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,723 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 May 2014 95,452 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2012 95,256 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 95,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 94,951 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 94,951 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 94,851 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 94,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2005 94,676 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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E832 JOO is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E832 JOO, 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 E832 JOO registered?

E832 JOO is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 November 1987.

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