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J920 KHF

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,347 mi
Last recorded212,347 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier108,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ920 KHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2008 212,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 186,968 miles

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on exhaust

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside front coil spring heavily corroded

nearside front wishbone bush starting to unbond

offside and nearside front brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes unable to check due to heavily covered in underseal and grease

offside and nearside rear brake flexi ferrulls very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails very heavily corrrded and heavily covered in underseal

offside and nearside rear coil springs very heavily corroded and where springs go to chassis rails very heavily corroded and heavily covered in underseal

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings play near excessive

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2007 186,968 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front coil spring very heavily corroded

nearside front wishbone bush starting to unbond

offside and nearside rear brake flexi ferrulls very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings play near excessive

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

Pass 21 Aug 2006 165,604 miles

under body off vehicle heavely corrode and outer sills

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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J920 KHF is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J920 KHF, 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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J920 KHF is a 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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