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C20 OPL

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,858 mi
Last recorded5,858 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 OPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 5,858 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 5,847 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 3,871 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 10 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,731 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,732 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake has slight bind

Fail 1 Jun 2013 95,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,798 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 123,247 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2011 123,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 117,566 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 110,979 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 105,309 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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C20 OPL is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 110,792 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 C20 OPL, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C20 OPL registered?

C20 OPL is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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