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G281 SAV

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,639 mi
Last recorded67,639 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 SAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2011 67,639 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,639 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,449 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,989 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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G281 SAV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G281 SAV, 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 G281 SAV registered?

G281 SAV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 March 1990.

Is G281 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G281 SAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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