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H89 PEP

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,431 mi
Last recorded89,431 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH89 PEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 89,431 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 88,827 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes. (1.1.6 (d))

welding covered in under seal

Fail 20 May 2021 88,827 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel just passes. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,891 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,402 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,548 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small chip too the windscreen.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,930 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,795 miles

Advise front & Rear tyres perished.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 24,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise front & Rear tyres perished.

Advise slight brake bind from offside rear brake.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,628 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,281 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,964 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,638 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 22,764 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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H89 PEP is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H89 PEP, 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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H89 PEP is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 December 1990.

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