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F532 RMH

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,564 mi
Last recorded79,564 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF532 RMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 79,564 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,922 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,092 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,121 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,102 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,584 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 68,584 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,814 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,770 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 4 Nov 2010 55,770 miles

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,569 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,516 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,652 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 40,256 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 40,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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F532 RMH is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F532 RMH, 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 F532 RMH registered?

F532 RMH is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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