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TUK 3Y

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,423 mi
Last recorded59,423 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUK 3Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 59,423 miles

rear rubber fuel line perished

Pass 21 May 2024 59,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber fuel line perished ()

Pass 13 May 2023 59,128 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 59,128 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,877 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

r/o/s wheel arch corroded

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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TUK 3Y is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TUK 3Y, 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 TUK 3Y registered?

TUK 3Y is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is TUK 3Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUK 3Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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