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L313 WWV

1998 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,667 mi
Last recorded164,667 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier128,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL313 WWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 164,667 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch sill previous repair inadequate (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner previous repair to sill/arch weak

general chassis corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 164,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 164,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to front of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to the front of the subframe mounting, to outer sill/wheel arch behind plastic trim, unknown how far corrosion goes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 163,272 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 162,706 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 159,773 miles

Brake pipes painted preventing inspection

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 158,648 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 157,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 155,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 152,046 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 152,046 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 149,945 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 148,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre perished

wiper blades soon need replacing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 143,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L313 WWV is a 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 128,723 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 L313 WWV, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L313 WWV is a 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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