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H656 PCY

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,387 mi
Last recorded113,387 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH656 PCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 113,387 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 113,387 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 98,910 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 98,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 79,052 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 79,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 63,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 63,172 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 PCY is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H656 PCY, 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 PCY registered?

H656 PCY is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is H656 PCY safe to buy?

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