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E840 GBY

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,386 mi
Last recorded60,386 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 GBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,386 miles

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

underbody fuel pump rubber mounts need renewing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,943 miles

rear coil springs corroded, some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,511 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,511 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake pipes are covered in grease can not be inspect very well

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,950 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,948 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,366 miles

all brake pipes are coverd in undersill

o/s/f cv boot has a pin hole in it

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2009 55,366 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes are coverd in undersill

o/s/f cv boot has a pin hole in it

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,791 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 54,791 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

slight bind n/s/f/ brake

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,273 miles

All brake pipes heavily coverd in grease, unable to carry out full inspection .

C/O 3.68------ H.C 317

Offside rear tyre low , on tread.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,763 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 53,763 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/front lower arm corroding

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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E840 GBY is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E840 GBY, 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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E840 GBY is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 December 1987.

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