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J134 RJT

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ134 RJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 88,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 78,216 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,164 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 64,164 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 63,562 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,425 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,424 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,621 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 60,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,993 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,168 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,845 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 56,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,874 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 53,263 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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J134 RJT is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 110,771 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 J134 RJT, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J134 RJT is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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