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G173 RYA

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 RYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 87,712 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 87,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,883 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,421 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,795 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,262 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 85,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,463 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 83,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,098 miles

IMBALANCE AT FRONT BRAKES.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,098 miles

IMBALANCE AT FRONT BRAKES.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,857 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,433 miles

ASSISTERS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R COIL SPRINGS.

FUEL PIPE AT O/S/R POORLY SUPPORTED.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,164 miles

ASSISTERS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R COIL SPRINGS.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED/PITTED.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SPRING ASSISTERS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R ROADSPRINGS.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,197 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SPRING ASSISTERS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R COIL SPRINGS.

TEMPORARY CV GAITERS FITTED TO N/S/F AND O/S/F DRIVE SHAFTS.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SPRING ASSISTERS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R COIL SPRINGS.

TEMPORARY CV GAITERS FITTED TO N/S/F AND O/S/F DRIVE SHAFTS.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,944 miles

ASSISTERS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R COIL SPRINGS.

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 72,944 miles

ASSISTERS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R COIL SPRINGS.

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,039 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 71,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,419 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 69,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,910 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 66,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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G173 RYA is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G173 RYA, 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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G173 RYA is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 July 1990.

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