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H116 YYP

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

165,217 mi
Last recorded165,217 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 YYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2008 165,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe 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 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four flexi brake hoses perished

all four shock absorbers weak

chips in windscreen

front brake discs worn

hand brake has a lot of travel

heavy oil leak from engine

nearside front cv gaiter shows signs of leaking grease

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside door mirror held on wih tape

offside front cv gaiter shos signs of leaking grease and is also covered in oil

offside hand brake low effort

offside rear door will not open

smoke from engine when warm

unable to see rear brake pads to assess condition

Pass 10 Oct 2007 158,126 miles

engine worn and smokey

offsdide front wishbone bush starting to seperate from its casing

Fail 9 Oct 2007 158,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine worn and smokey

offsdide front wishbone bush starting to seperate from its casing

Pass 13 Oct 2006 149,890 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 149,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

auxillary belt loose and rubbing on oil filter

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

windscreen chipped in zone a less than 10mm

windscreen chipped in zone b less than 40mm

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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H116 YYP is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 110,792 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 H116 YYP, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H116 YYP registered?

H116 YYP is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 May 1991.

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