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D3 XRW

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,802 mi
Last recorded164,802 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 XRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 164,802 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 164,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 164,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 157,045 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 156,200 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 154,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 149,132 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 149,132 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 134,195 miles

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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D3 XRW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D3 XRW, 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 D3 XRW registered?

D3 XRW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 12 January 1990.

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