1988 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6L Petrol · F308 OHU
1988 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1988. Recorded mileage 127,196 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1598cc
F308 OHU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 127,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (60 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F308 OHU Mileage History
- 24/07/200690,276 mi
- 11/08/200690,459 mi+183 mi
- 28/07/2007101,114 mi+10,655 mi
- 22/08/20071,444 mi-99,670 mi
- 15/08/200810,305 mi+8,861 mi
- 12/09/200810,523 mi+218 mi
- 04/09/200919,739 mi+9,216 mi
- 17/09/200920,126 mi+387 mi
- 10/09/201027,270 mi+7,144 mi
- 05/09/201138,161 mi+10,891 mi
- 12/09/201138,333 mi+172 mi
- 29/10/201253,200 mi+14,867 mi
- 05/11/201253,394 mi+194 mi
- 28/10/201363,574 mi+10,180 mi
- 25/11/201363,608 mi+34 mi
- 27/11/201468,082 mi+4,474 mi
- 05/11/201573,873 mi+5,791 mi
- 09/05/201782,849 mi+8,976 mi
- 24/05/201889,952 mi+7,103 mi
- 17/06/201999,249 mi+9,297 mi
- 26/06/201999,272 mi+23 mi
- 20/10/2020105,089 mi+5,817 mi
- 03/11/2020105,211 mi+122 mi
- 16/11/2021111,544 mi+6,333 mi
- 01/11/2022115,508 mi+3,964 mi
- 09/11/2022115,508 mi
- 17/11/2023119,423 mi+3,915 mi
- 18/11/2024120,447 mi+1,024 mi
- 06/01/2026127,196 mi+6,749 mi
Average of roughly 1,898 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F308 OHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier (F308 OHU) between July 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (60 issues), Lighting (46 issues), Bodywork (32 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (20 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 159 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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