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G188 ALW

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 ALW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,574 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 106,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,447 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,238 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 106,236 miles

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

Central Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings LOWER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,934 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroed

Fail 30 Jun 2016 105,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroed

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,598 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank trap correded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,199 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,199 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,722 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,732 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 101,386 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 100,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 100,305 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 100,289 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

bad rear brake imbalance

front brake discs corroded inner surfaces

orange light stays on in dash display

sill trims fitted unable to examine sills

Pass 26 May 2006 99,593 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 99,560 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G188 ALW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G188 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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What year was G188 ALW registered?

G188 ALW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 April 1990.

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