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J173 RNF

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,941 mi
Last recorded65,941 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 RNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2006 65,941 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/side & n/side front struts corroded

o/side & n/side wheel arches corroded

o/side rear door damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,941 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/side & n/side front struts corroded

o/side & n/side wheel arches corroded

o/side rear door damaged

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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J173 RNF is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J173 RNF, 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 J173 RNF registered?

J173 RNF is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J173 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J173 RNF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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