CarVerify

Free Car Check

G215 YAY

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,638 mi
Last recorded88,638 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer cv boots deteriorating

both rear front inner wheelarches corroding

both rear inner and outer sills corroding

front subframe corroding

unable to fully see repair in offside front inner wheelarch

unable to see brake pads

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,301 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills/ inner wheel arches

nearside front suspension arm (rear bush) deteriorating

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,284 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to outer sills/ inner wheel arches

nearside front suspension arm (rear bush) deteriorating

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front tyres close to wear markers

general corrosion

nearside rear inner wheel arch has a hole caused by corrosion but not within perscribed area

offside front inner wheel arch has a hole caused by corrosion but not within perscribed area

Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front tyres close to wear markers

general corrosion

nearside rear inner wheel arch has a hole caused by corrosion but not within perscribed area

offside front inner wheel arch has a hole caused by corrosion but not within perscribed area

Pass 18 Feb 2012 84,793 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes greased

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch but not within prescribed area

general corrosion to underside and both outer sills

Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,356 miles

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

corrosion to both rear sills

Fail 11 Feb 2011 83,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to doors, sills, suspension & underside

Fail 19 Feb 2010 81,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to doors, sills, suspension & underside

Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,824 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front wishbone rear bush split

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,721 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 78,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both sills corroded

exhaust corrosion

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush cracked + perished

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s head lamp cracked

o/s/ wing mirror slightly insicure

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush lifting

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

oil leek

rear arches corroded

slight play in both front shox tops

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,347 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 77,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine overheated towards end of emissions test

Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,923 miles

offside and nearside flexable hoses,ferrules corroding

offside front chassis corroding

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
Full Vauxhall Cavalier reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G215 YAY is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G215 YAY?

You can check the full history of G215 YAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G215 YAY registered?

G215 YAY is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G215 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G215 YAY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G215 YAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G215 YAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.