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H986 CAV

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH986 CAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2007 141,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2006 138,005 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 138,005 miles

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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H986 CAV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc 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 H986 CAV, 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 H986 CAV registered?

H986 CAV is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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