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G297 YRV

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,035 mi
Last recorded72,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 YRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,035 miles

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

oil leak to engine

perrishing to offside front lower bush however not resulting in excess play

slight corrosion to offside front and rear under floor/body

slight play in both rear axle bushes

slight play in both rear shockers

Fail 10 Jun 2009 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

oil leak to engine

perrishing to offside front lower bush however not resulting in excess play

slight corrosion to offside front and rear under floor/body

slight play in both rear axle bushes

slight play in both rear shockers

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,238 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 55,340 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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G297 YRV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc 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 G297 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 G297 YRV registered?

G297 YRV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G297 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G297 YRV 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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