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E227 JLB

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,150 mi
Last recorded51,150 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 JLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,402 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,541 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,313 miles

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 13 Feb 2006 43,313 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

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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E227 JLB is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E227 JLB, 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 E227 JLB registered?

E227 JLB is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E227 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E227 JLB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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