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J153 LRL

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

122,648 mi
Last recorded122,648 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ153 LRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2007 122,648 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 112,712 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 112,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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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J153 LRL is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J153 LRL, 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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What year was J153 LRL registered?

J153 LRL is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J153 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J153 LRL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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