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E153 UDW

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 UDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 87,507 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 87,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

fairly high travel on handbrake lever

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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E153 UDW is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E153 UDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E153 UDW?

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What year was E153 UDW registered?

E153 UDW is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is E153 UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E153 UDW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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