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J170 UOA

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,121 mi
Last recorded69,121 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 UOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 69,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,524 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 60,524 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight play in steering column †Water level low. Suspect pump?? †Front brake pads wearing low but ok til next service. Front discs lipped. †N/S cv boot perished †Rear axle bushes worn †Play in both rear wheel bearings †

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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J170 UOA is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J170 UOA, 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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What year was J170 UOA registered?

J170 UOA is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J170 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J170 UOA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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