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AYZ 466

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,795 mi
Last recorded56,795 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 466
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 56,795 miles

All front to rear under body and all suspension components are covered heavily in under sealant

Pass 29 Apr 2025 56,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,275 miles

Sills covered in under-seal.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Under-body covered in under-seal.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,074 miles

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 9 May 2020 56,073 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight under body surface rust

Fail 19 Apr 2016 55,873 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area next to suspension leg turret as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill area in two places as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of outer sill inside door shut area as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area in two places as marked (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight under body surface rust

Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,114 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 54,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,928 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 51,899 miles

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

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

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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AYZ 466 is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYZ 466, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYZ 466 registered?

AYZ 466 is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 April 1988.

Is AYZ 466 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYZ 466 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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