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H970 FJB

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

105,578 mi
Last recorded105,578 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH970 FJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2006 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 105,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 105,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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H970 FJB is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H970 FJB, 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 H970 FJB registered?

H970 FJB is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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