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H731 GEH

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

113,814 mi
Last recorded113,814 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 GEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 113,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wipers split

drivers door mirror cracked

offside front inner sill/floorpan excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

serious oil leak

the vehicle has many areas of corrosion including surface corrosion and excessive corrosion. it is my opinion that the overall structure of the vehicle is weakened even if the excessive parts are repaired.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 110,507 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 110,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,055 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 106,998 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 103,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear arches corroded but not considered exsessive.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 103,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear arches corroded but not considered exsessive.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 97,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 97,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 93,469 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 93,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H731 GEH 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 45.5%.

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 H731 GEH, 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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H731 GEH is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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