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G215 SYJ

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,031 mi
Last recorded142,031 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG215 SYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 142,031 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 May 2009 142,031 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 133,800 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 133,800 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,135 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 126,135 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 120,062 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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G215 SYJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G215 SYJ, 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 G215 SYJ registered?

G215 SYJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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