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G114 DRU

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,030 mi
Last recorded190,030 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG114 DRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 190,030 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis

front shocks weak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 190,030 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on sills/inner sills/floor/chassis

front shocks weak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 178,188 miles

corrosion on sills/rear chassis/o/sr floor/inner wings/fuel pipes

discs worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 177,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

corrosion on sills/rear chassis/o/sr floor/inner wings/fuel pipes

discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 168,329 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 168,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 161,261 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

baffles loose rear exhaust section

fuel lines corroding

nsr chassis corroding

nsr inner wheel arch to floor corroding

nsr shockabsorber shroud loose

os and ns rear inner sills corroding

osr inner wheel arch to boot floor corroding

osr tyre wearing inner edge

osr wheel arch corroding

rear spring mountings corroding

slight leak power steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2009 161,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

baffles loose rear exhaust section

fuel lines corroding

nsr chassis corroding

nsr inner wheel arch to floor corroding

nsr shockabsorber shroud loose

os and ns rear inner sills corroding

osr inner wheel arch to boot floor corroding

osr tyre wearing inner edge

osr wheel arch corroding

rear spring mountings corroding

slight leak power steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2007 156,397 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake pipes and petrol pipes corroding - number plate cracked - wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 13 Dec 2007 156,397 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

metal brake pipes and petrol pipes corroding - number plate cracked - wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2007 152,337 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 152,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 147,545 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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G114 DRU is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G114 DRU, 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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G114 DRU is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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