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496 JW

2014 Vauxhall Cascada

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,177 mi
Last recorded56,177 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Cascada44,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration496 JW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 56,177 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,608 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,727 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 44,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 27,225 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 27,224 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,667 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,244 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,234 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 11,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 11,149 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 11,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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496 JW is a 2014 Vauxhall Cascada in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 496 JW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cascada typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 496 JW registered?

496 JW is a 2014 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 2 May 2014.

Is 496 JW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 496 JW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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