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J183 PDD

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,376 mi
Last recorded116,376 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 PDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 116,376 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 114,813 miles

N/S Front top suspension mounting worn

O/S Front top suspension mounting worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer in a poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 112,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

anti corrosion protection applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2023 111,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

anti corrosion protection on underside

undertray fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 109,661 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside has wax/oil for anti corrosion

Pass 14 May 2021 108,824 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 108,824 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 107,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 106,506 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 102,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 98,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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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J183 PDD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J183 PDD, 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 J183 PDD registered?

J183 PDD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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