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H890 BDH

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

102,097 mi
Last recorded102,097 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH890 BDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,097 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 102,081 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,211 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 100,166 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,985 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 98,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,680 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,666 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,257 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,242 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 92,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,038 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2010 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,584 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 87,545 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,608 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 84,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,475 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 81,390 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,508 miles

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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H890 BDH is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 H890 BDH, 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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H890 BDH is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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