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E104 TWO

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,181 mi
Last recorded56,181 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE104 TWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,181 miles

Rear HANDBRAKE CABLES SLIGHTLY FRAYED

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,804 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 55,746 miles

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,630 miles

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Fail 31 May 2012 55,628 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,573 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,194 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,593 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 54,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

both rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E104 TWO 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 E104 TWO, 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 E104 TWO registered?

E104 TWO is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 June 1988.

Is E104 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E104 TWO 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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