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H656 ELH

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH656 ELH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,668 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

both rear wheel arches are corroded but not considerd to be dangerous

Fail 1 Mar 2013 86,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

both rear wheel arches are corroded but not considerd to be dangerous

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,197 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 83,141 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 80,848 miles

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

offside plus nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,733 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 78,732 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 77,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 76,811 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 76,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside and offside wiper blades starting to perish

Offside outer CV boot starting to leak grease

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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H656 ELH is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H656 ELH, 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 H656 ELH registered?

H656 ELH is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H656 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H656 ELH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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