1987 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0L Petrol · E638 FLR

The Vauxhall Cavalier passed its most recent MOT on 14 August 2024 at 86,714 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of testing. The single clean pass gives no evidence of recurring mechanical or structural faults across the supplied history. The recorded 86,714 miles against a 39-year lifespan equates to roughly 2,223 miles per year, confirming exceptionally low use for a vehicle of this age. The only dated entry is the August 2024 test, so no mileage accumulation pattern or historical gaps can be established from the record. Low annual mileage of this order often implies prolonged standing periods, which carries its own risks absent from a clean test sheet. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection focused on corrosion to structural members, suspension bushes, and brake calipers, as these degrade through age and damp rather than distance. The August 2024 pass noted no advisories, yet a 1987 chassis may conceal rust beneath sills and subframes not caught in a routine test. Verify the odometer reading against service stamps and V5C before purchase. The absence of prior MOT entries limits confidence in long-term care, so a pre-purchase inspection by a classic-car specialist remains prudent.