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G282 YRV

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,070 mi
Last recorded111,070 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG282 YRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 111,070 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR CORRODING NOT HOLED

OFFSIDE SILL AND WHEEL ARCH REPAIRED APPEAR OK

Fail 7 Aug 2008 111,063 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BONNET CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGE

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 107,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

REAR FLEXYS ENDS CORRODING

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 102,131 miles

ENGINE SLIGHTLY SMOKY

Fail 8 Aug 2006 102,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

ENGINE A BIT SMOKEY NOT EXCESSIVE

REAR FLEXYS CORRODING ON FERRULES

SLIGHT BIND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE

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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G282 YRV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G282 YRV, 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 G282 YRV registered?

G282 YRV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is G282 YRV safe to buy?

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