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G296 TGY

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,228 mi
Last recorded148,228 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 TGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 148,228 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 146,574 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 146,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 144,130 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 141,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 138,936 miles

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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G296 TGY is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G296 TGY, 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 G296 TGY registered?

G296 TGY is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G296 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G296 TGY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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