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C8 RJR

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,336 mi
Last recorded185,336 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 185,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 184,056 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 183,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 182,146 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 153,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 149,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 116,906 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 116,258 miles

Emissions tested as 1991, owner supplied documents for engine year

Fail 6 May 2009 116,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pipes tight on full lock

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Handbrake cable levers near the end of there travel

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Vehicle has been highly modified in all areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 116,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pipes tight on full lock

Handbrake cable levers near the end of there travel

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Vehicle has been highly modified in all areas

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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C8 RJR is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C8 RJR, 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.

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What year was C8 RJR registered?

C8 RJR is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C8 RJR safe to buy?

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