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H161 NOP

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,803 mi
Last recorded71,803 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 NOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,716 miles

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

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

Offside front hub and caliper contaminated with possible engine oil.Both outer mirrors held on with "Gaffa" tape.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside front hub and caliper contaminated with possible engine oil.Both outer mirrors held on with "Gaffa" tape.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine has oil leaks which are contaminating the offside front outer drive boot.Slight travel on handbrake lever.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 58,981 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine has oil leaks which are contaminating the offside front outer drive boot.Slight travel on handbrake lever.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,789 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 53,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front bumper corner loose

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,638 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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H161 NOP is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H161 NOP, 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 H161 NOP registered?

H161 NOP is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 12 April 1991.

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