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G299 WHW

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257,772 mi
Last recorded257,772 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 WHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 257,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

EML ON.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2010 250,130 miles

All brake discs pitted/wearing.

Both rear wheel arches corroding.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

eml on.

handbrake near max travel.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 250,130 miles

All brake discs pitted/wearing.

Both rear wheel arches corroding.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

eml on.

handbrake near max travel.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 238,737 miles

Corrosion under vehicle.

EML on.

handbrake near max travel.

n/s rear and o/s rear wheel arches corroding.

n/s rear lamp unit damaged...no white light emitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 238,731 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion under vehicle.

EML on.

handbrake near max travel.

n/s rear and o/s rear wheel arches corroding.

n/s rear lamp unit damaged...no white light emitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 218,558 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Side skirts fitted unable to check outer sills

Fail 9 Jun 2008 218,554 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Side skirts fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 11 Jun 2007 191,227 miles

engine iol leaking

front no. plate cracked and deteriourating

Pass 17 May 2006 166,246 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 166,246 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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G299 WHW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G299 WHW, 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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G299 WHW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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