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H830 HBW

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

280,031 mi
Last recorded280,031 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH830 HBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 280,031 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 279,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 272,585 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 272,418 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 266,084 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 265,819 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 258,001 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes drifting in and out of balance

Fail 9 Apr 2009 258,001 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes drifting in and out of balance

Pass 29 Feb 2008 243,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 243,341 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 243,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H830 HBW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H830 HBW, 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 H830 HBW registered?

H830 HBW is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 December 1990.

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