MOT Status
Mileage
185,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
both ns tyres cut in sidewalls. †nsr tyre worn to tread wear bars and has screw in tread/ †osr tyre tread wearing low. †unable to test rear seatbelts due to cargo area full. †very heavy engine oil leaks. †paintwork in poor condition. †
corrosion dents and scratches to various panels.
front fog lights inoperative. †slight leak from both sides outer cv gaiters. †os wishbone bushes contaminated with oil †heavy cracking and unbonding to wishbone bushes. †cracking and perishing to suspension bushes
rear discs heavily corroded. †perishing to brake hoses. †park brake travel high. †surface corrosion to brake pipes. †
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
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A542 MEL is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 108,026 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 A542 MEL, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A542 MEL registered?
A542 MEL is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is A542 MEL safe to buy?
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