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H917 KRU

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,153 mi
Last recorded192,153 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 KRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 192,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 180,107 miles

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

oil leak

variouse body panels corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2015 180,107 miles

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

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

oil leak

variouse body panels corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2014 168,628 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear arches corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2013 156,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 145,563 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 144,435 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 143,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 143,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 141,606 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 139,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 139,639 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 137,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 134,795 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arches slight corrosion

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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H917 KRU is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H917 KRU, 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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H917 KRU is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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