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H636 VGK

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH636 VGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulkhead corroding/flexing around steering rack mounts

hazard warning switch faulty

Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bulkhead corroding/flexing around steering rack mounts

hazard warning switch faulty

Fail 10 Oct 2007 79,408 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

N/S/R Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sign Of Corrosion Around Brake Master Cylinder & Servo

Slight Corrosion Raer Steel Brake Pipe

Slight Leak From Center Exhaust Joint

Slight Play In Both Rear Wheel Bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,408 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

N/S/R Shock Absorber Slightly Damp

Sign Of Corrosion Around Brake Master Cylinder & Servo

Slight Corrosion Raer Steel Brake Pipe

Slight Leak From Center Exhaust Joint

Slight Play In Both Rear Wheel Bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,612 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front brake pads seem low

n/s/f chassis leg corroded by subframe mount - just acceptable

o/s/f floor corroding by subframe mount

Fail 5 Oct 2006 77,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front brake pads seem low

n/s/f chassis leg corroded by subframe mount - just acceptable

o/s/f floor corroding by subframe mount

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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H636 VGK is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 108,026 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 H636 VGK, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H636 VGK registered?

H636 VGK is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is H636 VGK safe to buy?

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