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H159 KVT

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,871 mi
Last recorded148,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 KVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 148,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 148,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 147,926 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 145,267 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 144,268 miles

brake pipes and some other metal pipes greased

Pass 2 Sep 2018 143,595 miles

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components & brake pipes greased

Pass 5 May 2016 142,408 miles

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some componants and brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 22 May 2015 138,332 miles

1>black paint coating under the vehicle and on some componants2>suspention lowered2>brake and fuel pipes greased

Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,987 miles

1>black paint coating under the vehicle2>suispention lowered

Pass 7 Apr 2012 133,760 miles

NSF CV boot slightly perished

Rear discs slightly pitted

Rear tyres low on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2011 130,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 130,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 127,550 miles

NS cv boot slightly perished

PS/Alt belts loose

Rear flexi's greased

Rear subframe bushes not fully seated

Slight leak from NS driveshaft seal

Slight oil leak around front of sump

Pass 5 Sep 2008 120,954 miles

Front brake has slight imbalance

NSR Handbrake lever travel high

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

fuel tank stained

Fail 2 Sep 2008 120,915 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank stained

nearside front tyre nailed

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 21 Sep 2006 112,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 112,534 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2005 102,627 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 102,627 miles

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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H159 KVT is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H159 KVT, 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 H159 KVT registered?

H159 KVT is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 January 1991.

Is H159 KVT safe to buy?

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