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D12 DDG

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,162 mi
Last recorded87,162 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 DDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 87,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,651 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 84,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,549 miles

cracks appearing in o/s /r tyre tread

o/s+ n/s/r wheelarches showing surface corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2018 82,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

cracks appearing in o/s /r tyre tread

o/s+ n/s/r wheelarches showing surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear {n/s/r wheel arch showing corrosion}

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,116 miles

n/s/r wheelarch showing corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2016 78,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheelarch showing corrosion

handbrake coming to end of reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,700 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r outer wheelarch showing surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,550 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r outer wheel arch showing surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,040 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,338 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 65,338 miles

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,305 miles

parking brake near to end of usefull travel

rear brake effort low but sufficient to pass performance test in conjunction with front brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,476 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,189 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 54,189 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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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D12 DDG is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D12 DDG, 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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What year was D12 DDG registered?

D12 DDG is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 November 1994.

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