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F480 JNM

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,222 mi
Last recorded72,222 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 JNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 69,976 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,459 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 67,459 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,415 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Offside Front inner wing to floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,995 miles

o/s/front inner wing to floor slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,801 miles

o/s/front inner wing to floor slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,047 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,476 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,919 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 60,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 59,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 57,131 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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F480 JNM is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F480 JNM, 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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F480 JNM is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 September 1988.

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