1988 Vauxhall Cavalier LX 1.6L Petrol · E587 XBU
1988 Vauxhall Cavalier LX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 61,245 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER LX
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E587 XBU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 61,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E587 XBU Mileage History
- 28/11/200510,093 mi
- 27/11/200614,532 mi+4,439 mi
- 25/02/200860,540 mi+46,008 mi
- 04/03/200860,550 mi+10 mi
- 14/06/201261,167 mi+617 mi
- 19/06/201261,194 mi+27 mi
- 11/03/2022140,503 mi+79,309 mi
- 22/07/202661,245 mi-79,258 mi
- 23/07/202661,245 mi
Average of roughly 2,477 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E587 XBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Lx (E587 XBU) between November 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
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