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G217 GOA

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,771 mi
Last recorded120,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 GOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 120,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all shocks weak

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Jan 2009 120,770 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all shocks weak

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jan 2008 120,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator drive belt deteriorating

damage to o/s of car

exhaust front pipe to engine mount loose at engine(thats what is making the jingling noise)

n/s door mirror back missing

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jan 2008 120,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator drive belt deteriorating

damage to o/s of car

exhaust front pipe to engine mount loose at engine(thats what is making the jingling noise)

n/s door mirror back missing

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jan 2007 120,401 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 120,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f door mirror back missing

o/s/r door wont open

rear wiper split

slight exhaust blow from front to mid section pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2006 115,331 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs appear worn

n/s indicator side repeter lens missing but still correct colour

rear number plate deteriorating

screen damage

some body pannel damage

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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G217 GOA is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G217 GOA, 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 G217 GOA registered?

G217 GOA is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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