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E140 YUX

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

870,989 mi
Last recorded870,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 YUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 870,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

early signs of corrosion to the rear crossmember area

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and is at 2mm tread depth in places

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

small stone chips in zone A

Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

early signs of corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 9 Jul 2011 77,807 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 69,852 miles

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

signs of corrosion behind o/s sill trim

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,170 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 60,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,840 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 56,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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E140 YUX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E140 YUX, 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 E140 YUX registered?

E140 YUX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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