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E219 OFX

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,876 mi
Last recorded58,876 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE219 OFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2014 58,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Excessive corrosion to entire rear end of vehicle not to chassis or prescirbed areas

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake application noisy

Rear suspension and seatbelt areas corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,291 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,291 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 56,851 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 56,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 55,841 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 55,841 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,109 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,109 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,061 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 52,061 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,964 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 50,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe 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.

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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E219 OFX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E219 OFX, 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 E219 OFX registered?

E219 OFX is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E219 OFX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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