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H157 CHY

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,150 mi
Last recorded148,150 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 CHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 148,150 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 143,254 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2008 143,254 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 16 May 2007 140,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 136,771 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 136,762 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H157 CHY is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H157 CHY, 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 H157 CHY registered?

H157 CHY is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 April 1991.

Is H157 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H157 CHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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