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F471 MVW

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,888 mi
Last recorded2,888 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 MVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 2,888 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroding away

Pass 9 Nov 2016 1,859 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 1,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight loose of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,892 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 99,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,201 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 99,201 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,836 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 97,596 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 96,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,093 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 93,163 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 93,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,148 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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F471 MVW is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 62,661 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 F471 MVW, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F471 MVW registered?

F471 MVW is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F471 MVW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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