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J182 LCR

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,593 mi
Last recorded134,593 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ182 LCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 134,593 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

off side front tyre side wall cracked.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 134,591 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

off side front tyre side wall cracked.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 133,804 miles

front exhaust bracket

Pass 11 Mar 2010 132,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 132,209 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 130,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bonnit corroded & tiny hole

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

n/s mirror insecure

o/s/f seat belt buckle casing missing

oil "5" level low

rear wiper split

startor motor noise

Fail 5 Mar 2009 130,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bonnit corroded & tiny hole

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

n/s mirror insecure

o/s/f seat belt buckle casing missing

oil "5" level low

rear wiper split

startor motor noise

Pass 12 Mar 2008 127,475 miles

offside front seat belt catch plastic cage missing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 127,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front seat belt catch plastic cage missing

Pass 7 Jul 2007 126,786 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 126,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 126,427 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 126,427 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LCR is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LCR, 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 LCR registered?

J182 LCR is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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