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H955 VAG

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

222,376 mi
Last recorded222,376 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 VAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 222,376 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush split

Fail 11 Jun 2009 222,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush split

Fail 17 Jul 2008 205,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s lower arm rear bush split

Pass 17 Jul 2008 205,750 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s lower arm rear bush split

Pass 5 Jul 2007 182,314 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 182,314 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2006 159,101 miles

oil leak

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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H955 VAG is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H955 VAG, 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 H955 VAG registered?

H955 VAG is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H955 VAG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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