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C4 VUJ

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

203,655 mi
Last recorded203,655 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 203,655 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 202,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 200,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 196,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 190,109 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 181,099 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 181,095 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 178,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 167,242 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 152,676 miles

1 front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear spring mounts corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 Oct 2017 152,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Both rear spring mounts corroded

1 front to rear brake pipes corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Oct 2016 149,751 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 149,749 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion coil spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 146,464 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 146,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2014 142,848 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 142,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 137,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 133,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air filter box is missing.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 133,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air filter box is missing.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,375 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 123,365 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 119,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front discs worn.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 119,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 115,272 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 115,239 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 107,559 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 107,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 101,006 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 100,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,090 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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C4 VUJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 118,174 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 C4 VUJ, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C4 VUJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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