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A8 RVR

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,058 mi
Last recorded130,058 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2005
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2005 130,058 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 130,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine undershield made from flammable material.advise removal

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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A8 RVR is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A8 RVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 RVR registered?

A8 RVR is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is A8 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RVR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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