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J153 RTM

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,713 mi
Last recorded109,713 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ153 RTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,713 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheel bearing very slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,292 miles

Offside front wheel bearing very slightly rough when rotated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,915 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 106,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 105,233 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 105,233 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 103,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 103,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 100,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,279 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 95,767 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 95,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 92,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 89,320 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 89,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 86,245 miles

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

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 RTM is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J153 RTM, 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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J153 RTM is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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