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H801 YJV

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,072 mi
Last recorded53,072 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 YJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,072 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 53,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,065 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 53,065 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,252 miles

Nearside Outer sill surface corrosion present

Offside Front Floor to sill surface corrosion present

Fail 21 Nov 2017 522,251 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer sill surface corrosion present

Offside Front Floor to sill surface corrosion present

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 51,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 51,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Corrosion on rear suspension componets

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,139 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 422,253 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r wheel arch surface corrosion present

o/s outer cv boot surface cracks

Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

n/s/r wheel arch surface corrosion present

Fail 1 Aug 2013 34,662 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to fade

o/s/f inner wheel arch surface corrosion

o/s/f outer cv boot surface cracks

Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,662 miles

front number plate starting to fade

o/s/f inner wheel arch surface corrosion

o/s/f outer cv boot surface cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,507 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres surface cracks on treads

o/s outer cv boot surface cracks

Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres surface cracks on treads

o/s outer cv boot surface cracks

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,812 miles

both front brake flexy ferrules slight corrosion

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres split on tread

n/s/f outer cv boot surface cracks

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres split on tread and close to limit

Fail 5 May 2011 32,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre split on tread

o/s/f outer cv boot split on tread

o/s/r tyre split on tread

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked on tread

o/s/f outer cv boot surface cracks

Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked on tread

o/s/f outer cv boot surface cracks

Fail 19 Feb 2009 30,206 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s outer c/v boot surface cracks

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,206 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s outer c/v boot surface cracks

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,119 miles

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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H801 YJV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H801 YJV, 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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H801 YJV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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