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J182 KTP

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,818 mi
Last recorded159,818 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ182 KTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 159,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight difference in rise and fall of rear brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2009 157,002 miles

sill to floors , chassis above rear springs all shows corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2007 149,994 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2007 149,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 146,228 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 146,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 143,199 miles

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

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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J182 KTP is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J182 KTP, 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 J182 KTP registered?

J182 KTP is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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