MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,203 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine oil leak
n/s/f shock damp
slight corrosion on floor pan
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
btoh sides of floor have rust near seat mounting areas. engine is leaking water(core plug) and oil
Vehicle floor and n/s/r whwwl arch detteriating.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Floor and n/s/r wheel arch deteriating.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle floor deteriating in and out of prescribed area.N/s/r wheel arch deteriating.
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E141 TEX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E141 TEX, 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 E141 TEX registered?
E141 TEX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 March 1988.
Is E141 TEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for E141 TEX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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