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E857 FKS

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,627 mi
Last recorded66,627 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier55,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE857 FKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,627 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,051 miles

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

corrison to boot floor

Fail 3 Aug 2010 63,974 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,545 miles

advise corrosion rear panel

Fail 12 Jun 2009 60,530 miles

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

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

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

corrossion both sides rear inner wings

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,061 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 57,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,978 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 53,907 miles

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

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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E857 FKS is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E857 FKS, 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 E857 FKS registered?

E857 FKS is a 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is E857 FKS safe to buy?

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