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H89 XLG

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,157 mi
Last recorded136,157 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH89 XLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 136,157 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 136,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear tyres on outer sidewalls becoming perished

Pass 25 Jan 2006 136,157 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 136,156 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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 XLG is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H89 XLG, 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 H89 XLG registered?

H89 XLG is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is H89 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H89 XLG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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