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J16 ALM

2014 Vauxhall Cascada

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,200 mi
Last recorded62,200 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Cascada44,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 ALM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 62,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 59,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,520 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,459 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 44,569 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,580 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 40,580 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,789 miles

Slight damage to windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,593 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 21,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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J16 ALM is a 2014 Vauxhall Cascada in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J16 ALM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cascada typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J16 ALM registered?

J16 ALM is a 2014 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 12 November 2014.

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