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E17 LAD

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,083 mi
Last recorded53,083 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 LAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2022 53,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 53,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 52,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 52,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2016 52,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,004 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 52,004 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2006 51,448 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 51,448 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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E17 LAD is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E17 LAD, 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 E17 LAD registered?

E17 LAD is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E17 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 LAD shows 10 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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