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E853 WNM

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,913 mi
Last recorded54,913 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE853 WNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,913 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,734 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,734 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,989 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 46,989 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2013 44,096 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,744 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,690 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,996 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,676 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,103 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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E853 WNM is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E853 WNM, 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 E853 WNM registered?

E853 WNM is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 November 1987.

Is E853 WNM safe to buy?

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