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G278 AOT

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,955 mi
Last recorded144,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 AOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 144,955 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 144,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

o/s/r chassis corroding - no reserve at handbrake - o//sr light lens cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2005 133,181 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 133,181 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G278 AOT is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G278 AOT, 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

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What year was G278 AOT registered?

G278 AOT is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 June 1990.

Is G278 AOT safe to buy?

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