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E222 MTR

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

16,223 mi
Last recorded16,223 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 MTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 16,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

washer low pressure requirements only just met

Pass 7 Feb 2025 11,132 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 11,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 5,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 5,368 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 5,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 5,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 5,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 5,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 4,528 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 3,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 1,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

fuel pump hose perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 97,673 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

fuel pump hose perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,564 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 88,496 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

n/s/f tyre worn both edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,222 miles

Both rear wheel arches and rear inner sills corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Outer sill covers fitted.

Slight play n/s/r hub.

o/s/r chassis spring seat corroded.

p.a.s. pump damp.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 85,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both rear wheel arches and rear inner sills corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Outer sill covers fitted.

Slight distortion both front discs.

Slight play n/s/r hub.

o/s/r chassis spring seat corroded.

p.a.s. pump damp.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 81,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,865 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,659 miles

Drivers door mirror slightly loose.

Rear centre seat belt taped up.

n/s wiper blade starting to split.

o/s/r chassis spring seat corroded.

p.a.s. stering pump and hose damp.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 78,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Drivers door mirror slightly loose.

Rear centre seat belt taped up.

n/s wiper blade starting to split.

o/s/r chassis spring seat corroded.

p.a.s. stering pump and hose damp.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,666 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 74,662 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel pump hose perishing

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,924 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 70,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2005 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 67,602 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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E222 MTR is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 E222 MTR, 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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E222 MTR is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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