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J169 LAM

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,376 mi
Last recorded154,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 LAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2010 154,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion forming rear end both sides

corosion n/s rear end not 30cm with in mountings

oil leak

rear brakepipes are forming corosion

Pass 26 Jun 2009 151,311 miles

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

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

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

c.v boots perishing

corrosion in boot not within 30cm of suspension fixings

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

fuel pipes rusty

n/s lower arm bushes perishing

o/s lower suspension arm rear bush split

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

rear discs rusty condition

rear seat backs loose

rear tyres perishing

rust formin p.a.s pipes, rear chassis rails, rear lower panel, rear suspension components, rear brake pipe unions, fuel tank and floor pans

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jun 2009 151,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

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

c.v boots perishing

corrosion in boot not within 30cm of suspension fixings

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

fuel pipes rusty

n/s lower arm bushes perishing

o/s lower suspension arm rear bush split

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

rear discs rusty condition

rear seat backs loose

rear tyres perishing

rust formin p.a.s pipes, rear chassis rails, rear lower panel, rear suspension components, rear brake pipe unions, fuel tank and floor pans

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2008 147,666 miles

rear floors rusting

inner and outer sills rusting

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 144,145 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 139,186 miles

rear boot floor rusty

rear fuel pipe poor

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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J169 LAM is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J169 LAM, 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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J169 LAM is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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