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H19 CAU

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,415 mi
Last recorded167,415 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 167,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 167,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 160,431 miles

Nearside Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 May 2016 160,431 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2015 154,216 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion on n/s/f subframe

small hole in rear exhaust box and blowing slightly

Fail 11 May 2015 154,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion on n/s/f subframe

small hole in rear exhaust box and blowing slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2014 146,322 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 146,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 139,418 miles

o/s and n/s front shock absorbers slightly weak

Pass 14 May 2012 133,062 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 133,062 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

o/s and n/s front tyres worn to wear indicators-nearing limits

o/s rear tyre wearing low/thin on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 127,045 miles

n/s rear tyre worn-nearing wear indicators

Pass 14 May 2010 120,699 miles

front subframe developing corrosion at n/s

Pass 6 May 2009 114,277 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 114,277 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 108,712 miles

centre exhaust box dev. corrosion/baffle loose.

front brake discs corroded .

metal fuel pipes dev. corrosion in places.

Pass 10 May 2007 103,756 miles

exhaust dev. corrosion in places.

slight corrosion developing in o/s and n/s lower front inner wheelarches.

Pass 5 May 2006 97,628 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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H19 CAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 120,358 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 H19 CAU, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H19 CAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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