1987 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6L Petrol · E862 EHD
1987 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 88,957 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E862 EHD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2022
- 88,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E862 EHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Vauxhall Cavalier (E862 EHD) between July 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
E862 EHD Mileage History
- 10/07/200685,275 mi
- 26/07/200785,992 mi+717 mi
- 24/07/200886,397 mi+405 mi
- 21/07/200986,960 mi+563 mi
- 20/07/201087,341 mi+381 mi
- 20/07/201087,341 mi
- 01/08/201187,693 mi+352 mi
- 18/08/201187,707 mi+14 mi
- 08/08/201288,160 mi+453 mi
- 14/08/201288,181 mi+21 mi
- 25/03/201488,467 mi+286 mi
- 05/06/201588,665 mi+198 mi
- 28/09/202288,957 mi+292 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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