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H769 EJU

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

240,796 mi
Last recorded240,796 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH769 EJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2006 240,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

bad oil lewak on engine

both aux belts cracking

handbrake reserve travel low

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bush pulling out

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded but not near any component

o/s/f shock absorber outer cover split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge will shortly req attention

signs of corrosion to boot floor

signs of corrosion to both rear wheel arches

signs of corrosion to both sides fronty c hassis

slight noise and play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

small chip in front wind screen

spare tyre under inflated

strong smell of petrol near tank

unable to fully inspect outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2005 226,679 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 226,679 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

chip in windscreen n/s.

engine very oily.

n/s and o/s front floor /sill area rusting.

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroding.

nail in n/s rear tyre.

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

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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H769 EJU is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H769 EJU, 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 H769 EJU registered?

H769 EJU is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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