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J164 CYD

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,205 mi
Last recorded82,205 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 CYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2011 82,205 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion above both rear coil springs

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf tyre has sidewall damage.No canvas showing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 82,205 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Corrosion above both rear coil springs

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf tyre has sidewall damage.No canvas showing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear wheel arch panels starting to corrode

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 30 Sep 2010 77,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear wheel arch panels starting to corrode

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,791 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 72,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wing panels starting to corrode (sharp edges)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,907 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 67,907 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2005 65,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 65,049 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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J164 CYD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 J164 CYD, 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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J164 CYD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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