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G43 RKR

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

166,754 mi
Last recorded166,754 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 RKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 166,754 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 152,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 152,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 148,370 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 148,365 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G43 RKR is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G43 RKR, 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 G43 RKR registered?

G43 RKR is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 January 1990.

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