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H838 WNH

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

240,573 mi
Last recorded240,573 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 WNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 240,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 228,438 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 213,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 196,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 182,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 163,400 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 145,068 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 126,226 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 109,144 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 108,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 77,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H838 WNH is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H838 WNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H838 WNH registered?

H838 WNH is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H838 WNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H838 WNH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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