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G14 VAU

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier120,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 109,449 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 109,235 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 108,704 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 108,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear floorpan/ boot floor area corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,348 miles

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

slight corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 31 Jan 2017 100,460 miles

General under body surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2017 100,460 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear axle mounts on both nearside and offside inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear axle mounts on both nearside and offside inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

general under body surface corrosion

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,202 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,202 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to front reg plate

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel lines corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2014 90,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,357 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to both rear upper coil spring mounts

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 20 Feb 2013 87,357 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to both rear upper coil spring mounts

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 17 Feb 2012 84,862 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,862 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Feb 2011 82,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,491 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,424 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 66,210 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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G14 VAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G14 VAU, 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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G14 VAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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