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E149 HPC

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

60,436 mi
Last recorded60,436 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 HPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,436 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 58,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror cracked but still providing clear view to the rear

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,458 miles

o/s mirror cracked but still providing clear view to the rear

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,210 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 55,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,230 miles

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2006 52,230 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2006 52,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside mirror cracked

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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E149 HPC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 E149 HPC, 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 E149 HPC registered?

E149 HPC is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E149 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E149 HPC shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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