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E12 LAD

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,119 mi
Last recorded9,119 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 LAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 9,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 8,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 8,324 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 7,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 7,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 153,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 3,406 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 3,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 97,381 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 94,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 86,455 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil light on at tickover

Fail 23 Sep 2009 86,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil light on at tickover

Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,539 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 81,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 81,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 80,076 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 80,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

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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E12 LAD is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E12 LAD, 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 E12 LAD registered?

E12 LAD is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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