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H815 AKL

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Multi-colour Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,031 mi
Last recorded144,031 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH815 AKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 144,031 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 138,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroded...

Pass 27 Sep 2008 136,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oily

Fail 27 Sep 2008 136,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oily

Pass 10 Aug 2007 133,643 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 133,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 130,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 130,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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H815 AKL is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Multi-colour with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H815 AKL, 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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H815 AKL is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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