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G21 CAV

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,312 mi
Last recorded99,312 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier110,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 CAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,163 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,163 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front possible slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,324 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 96,319 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,848 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 95,848 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,817 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,739 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 87,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear light on

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 87,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear light on

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 83,772 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2010 78,667 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 78,667 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 75,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 72,432 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 72,432 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 71,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 68,136 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G21 CAV is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 110,792 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 G21 CAV, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G21 CAV registered?

G21 CAV is a 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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