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J162 UEH

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,860 mi
Last recorded73,860 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 UEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 73,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fuel pump / filter insecure - mounting defective

Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 73,813 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,149 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,149 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,314 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,399 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,399 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,538 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 70,152 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,152 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,776 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,438 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake hoses ferruel corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 68,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

presented with no rear seats

Fail 20 Feb 2007 68,792 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tested with front seats only. All rear seats removed

Fail 15 Feb 2006 67,322 miles

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

rear furrells starting to corrode

rear seats have been removed

Pass 15 Feb 2006 67,322 miles

rear furrells starting to corrode

rear seats have been removed

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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J162 UEH is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J162 UEH, 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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J162 UEH is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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