MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underbody fuel pump rubber mounts need renewing
rear coil springs corroded, some corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
all brake pipes are coverd in undersill
o/s/f cv boot has a pin hole in it
o/s/r tyre is cracking
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
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
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was E840 GBY registered?
E840 GBY is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 December 1987.
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