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F590 FGF

1989 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,538 mi
Last recorded43,538 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier104,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF590 FGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 43,538 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 43,533 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 43,459 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 43,448 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,118 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

different size tyres on front and rear axles

underbody recently undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2019 38,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 27 Sep 2019 38,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 26 May 2016 38,804 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,269 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 37,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside outter cv boot slightly insurecure(weep of grease)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,774 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 35,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks both rear tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,629 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f cv boot has grease covering it but no splits

Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,175 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,583 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 33,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,721 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 32,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F590 FGF is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 104,450 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 F590 FGF, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F590 FGF registered?

F590 FGF is a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F590 FGF safe to buy?

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