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E665 YMA

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,058 mi
Last recorded91,058 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier62,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE665 YMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 91,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 91,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 83,328 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 83,328 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,523 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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E665 YMA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E665 YMA, 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 E665 YMA registered?

E665 YMA is a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E665 YMA safe to buy?

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