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E166 KAB

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,623 mi
Last recorded31,623 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 KAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,623 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 31,623 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,164 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,116 miles

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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E166 KAB is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E166 KAB, 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 E166 KAB registered?

E166 KAB is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E166 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E166 KAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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