MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear seats and seat belts removed
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear seats and seat belts removed
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged At flexi hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged At flexi hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged At flexi hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Driver's seat insecure at the front & rear of seat (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire At tank unit ? Pipe Blank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire and touching fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured And hanging on exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear missing ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrossion o/s front inner wing
n/s inner c/v boot is split
air leak from engine
corrossion on o/s front inner wing
low effort from o/s rear brake
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrossion o/s front inner wing
low effort from o/s rear brake
corrossion on o/s front inner wing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy within the limit.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
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G169 ALW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 G169 ALW, 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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G169 ALW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 March 1990.
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