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H857 DTM

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,270 mi
Last recorded99,270 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH857 DTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2008 99,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2007 90,057 miles

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

excesive oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2007 90,057 miles

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

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

excesive oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,985 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 77,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 DTM is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 DTM, 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 DTM registered?

H857 DTM is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H857 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H857 DTM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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