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H166 DRV

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

144,628 mi
Last recorded144,628 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 DRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2007 144,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 141,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 141,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H166 DRV is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H166 DRV, 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 H166 DRV registered?

H166 DRV is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H166 DRV safe to buy?

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