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L588 EWP

1998 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,802 mi
Last recorded137,802 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier128,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 EWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 137,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 134,619 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 134,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise 175-70-14 tyres fitted to rear& 195-60-14 tyres fitted to front

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

offside headlamp bulb mounting to sort

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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L588 EWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L588 EWP, 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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What year was L588 EWP registered?

L588 EWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is L588 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L588 EWP shows 3 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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