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G268 UPN

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,465 mi
Last recorded134,465 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 UPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 134,465 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2025 133,973 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and body

Pass 19 Jun 2024 133,548 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle and some body panels

offside and nearside outer sills corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 133,091 miles

Offside Front corrosion to 'A' pillar

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 30 May 2022 132,709 miles

Nearside corrosion to sill

Pass 14 Jun 2021 132,052 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 131,229 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 130,065 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,278 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 129,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 127,739 miles

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

Offside Front indicator lens missing

corrosion to offside a post near

Fail 10 Jun 2017 127,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front indicator lens missing

corrosion to offside a post near

Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,894 miles

brake servo corroded - both inner front brake pipes corroded - close to limit

corrosion to offside lower A post - neaside front inner wing panel ( shock mount ) - ON LIMIT

offside front indicator lens missing - oil leak

rear brakes fluctuating - close to limit

Pass 18 Jun 2015 124,320 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front inner wing panels

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside lower front A post

cracking to both front tyres

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

security of driver seat

Fail 18 Jun 2015 124,320 miles

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

security of driver seat

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

Oil leak

centre & rear exhaust section deteriorating

corrosion to both front inner wing panels

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside lower front A post

cracking to both front tyres

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,119 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to both front inner wing panels

light cracking to both front tyres

offside front indicator lens missing

offside front lower A post corroded - ON LIMIT

rear exhaust section dteriorated + slight blow

Fail 17 Jun 2014 123,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to both front inner wing panels

light cracking to both front tyres

offside front indicator lens missing

offside front lower A post corroded - ON LIMIT

rear exhaust section dteriorated + slight blow

Pass 17 Apr 2013 122,471 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front indicator lens missing

slight corrosion to offside lower outer sill & nearside upper inner wing panel turret

Fail 17 Apr 2013 122,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

aux belt frayed

offside front indicator lens missing

slight corrosion to offside lower outer sill & nearside upper inner wing panel turret

Pass 16 Apr 2012 121,802 miles

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to both lower sills & rear wheel arches

Fail 16 Apr 2012 121,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to both lower sills & rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Apr 2011 120,803 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear brake noisey - driver seat security - corrosion to both lower sill & rear wheel arches

Fail 15 Apr 2011 120,803 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear brake noisey - driver seat security - corrosion to both lower sill & rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Apr 2010 118,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to offside outer lower sipp - corrosion to both rear wheel arches - corrosion to offside lower A post - general underside corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2010 118,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to offside outer lower sipp - corrosion to both rear wheel arches - corrosion to offside lower A post - general underside corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2009 117,608 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion to offside lower outer sill

Pass 17 Apr 2009 117,608 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside lower outer sill

Pass 15 Apr 2008 114,437 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to both lower door sills

Fail 15 Apr 2008 114,437 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting braket loose

idle speed high & pre ignition

slight corrosion to both lower door sills

Pass 19 Apr 2007 111,984 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 111,984 miles

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

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

cambelt change

rocker cover gasket leaking

scuffing and low depth to o/s/r tyre

some corrosion to n/s/f chassis member

some corrosion to o/s/f "A" pillar

some corrosion to o/s/f chassis member

some corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch

water pump niosey

Fail 24 Apr 2006 108,719 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION O\S\F INNER ARCH.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,719 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION O\S\F INNER ARCH.

oil leak

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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G268 UPN is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G268 UPN, 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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G268 UPN is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 April 1990.

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