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H979 JHK

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,269 mi
Last recorded161,269 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH979 JHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 161,269 miles

rear number plate deteriorated, chassis rusty, underside rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 152,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

fuel pipes perished.rear reg plate deterioated.

underside .inner wings .bulkhead rusting.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 152,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

fuel pipes perished.rear reg plate deterioated.

underside .inner wings .bulkhead rusting.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 140,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 140,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chassis,inner sills,sills,bulkhead,floorpan all very rusty (will req attn soon).

Pass 26 Sep 2007 131,013 miles

both sills,rear of chassis,brake hose ferrules all rusting and will req attn soon.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 119,386 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 119,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underside rusting(floor,chassis,inner wings,os sill).attn req soon.

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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H979 JHK is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H979 JHK, 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 H979 JHK registered?

H979 JHK is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 October 1990.

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