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G216 RNX

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,918 mi
Last recorded53,918 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 RNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,918 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2019 53,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,917 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,783 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 52,736 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,362 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,570 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,315 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 44,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,480 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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G216 RNX is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G216 RNX, 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 G216 RNX registered?

G216 RNX is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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The MOT history for G216 RNX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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