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H789 GVX

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,866 mi
Last recorded115,866 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 GVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 115,866 miles

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

Nearside front wiper smears screen slightly

Offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape on inner shoulder of tread

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jul 2009 115,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front wiper smears screen slightly

Offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape on inner shoulder of tread

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,711 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 99,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,853 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 86,853 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Both front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to separate slightly both sides of vehicle

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,929 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 75,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

bulkhead lower seam is rusted

wheel rims are scored

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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H789 GVX is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc 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 H789 GVX, 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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H789 GVX is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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