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G332 SMX

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,342 mi
Last recorded132,342 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG332 SMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 132,342 miles

minor oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 May 2013 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

exhaust back box has minor leak

minor oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 130,850 miles

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on inner sills

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Fail 8 May 2012 130,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on inner sills

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 5 May 2011 129,465 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on handbrake cables

corrosion present on inner sills

corrosion present on rear suspension components

slight movement in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 May 2011 129,465 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on handbrake cables

corrosion present on inner sills

corrosion present on rear suspension components

slight movement in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2010 128,070 miles

CORROSION PRESENT FRONT SECTION OF EXHAUST

CORROSION PRESENT NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AT REAR TO FLOOR

CORROSION PRESENT ON BRAKE PIPE FERRULES FRONT AND REAR

CORROSION PRESENT ON HANDBRAKE LINKAGE AND CABLES

CORROSION PRESENT ON HANDBRAKE LINKAGE TO FLOOR IN CENTRE

CORROSION PRESENT ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS

CORROSION PRESENT ON REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE

OIL LEAK

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 5 May 2010 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

CORROSION PRESENT FRONT SECTION OF EXHAUST

CORROSION PRESENT NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AT REAR TO FLOOR

CORROSION PRESENT ON BRAKE PIPE FERRULES FRONT AND REAR

CORROSION PRESENT ON HANDBRAKE LINKAGE AND CABLES

CORROSION PRESENT ON HANDBRAKE LINKAGE TO FLOOR IN CENTRE

CORROSION PRESENT ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS

CORROSION PRESENT ON REAR SUSPENSION AND AXLE

OIL LEAK

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 1 May 2009 126,455 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion present on rear wheel arches

Fail 28 Apr 2009 126,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion present on rear wheel arches

Pass 18 Apr 2008 124,209 miles

corrosion present on middle of offside outer sill

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear wheel arches

Pass 1 May 2007 122,216 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 122,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 119,883 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 119,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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G332 SMX is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 G332 SMX, 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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G332 SMX is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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