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F96 GRJ

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 GRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 97,142 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 97,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

boot area corroded

park lever high on application

rear arches corroded

rear floors and chassis sections corodded

Pass 19 Dec 2005 90,886 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 90,798 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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F96 GRJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F96 GRJ, 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 F96 GRJ registered?

F96 GRJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F96 GRJ safe to buy?

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