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H160 BHU

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,109 mi
Last recorded126,109 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH160 BHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 126,109 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 126,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 119,131 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 119,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H160 BHU is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H160 BHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H160 BHU registered?

H160 BHU is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 January 1991.

Is H160 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H160 BHU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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