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C22 ONT

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 ONT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 65,717 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 60,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 50,833 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 43,500 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 43,500 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 36,149 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 36,123 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 36,123 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire x2 (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 35,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 34,880 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 34,880 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 34,204 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 34,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2013 33,665 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,164 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Fail 29 May 2012 33,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding

Pass 21 May 2011 32,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2010 31,858 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 31,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 29,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 28,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 26,431 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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C22 ONT is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 120,358 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 C22 ONT, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C22 ONT registered?

C22 ONT is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C22 ONT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 ONT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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