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H857 ACU

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

192,362 mi
Last recorded192,362 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH857 ACU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2006 192,362 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bumper insecure

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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H857 ACU is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 H857 ACU, 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 H857 ACU registered?

H857 ACU is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H857 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H857 ACU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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