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E100 XWE

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,736 mi
Last recorded1,736 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 XWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 1,736 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 1,734 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,657 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 99,653 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,620 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,090 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 96,771 miles

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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E100 XWE is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E100 XWE, 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 E100 XWE registered?

E100 XWE is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E100 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E100 XWE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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