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J185 PDV

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,254 mi
Last recorded88,254 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 PDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,254 miles

both rear 1/4 panels / boot floor getting rusty

front shock housings getting rusty

handbrake travel

o/s/f engine mount getting rusty

o/s/r + n/s/r sill getting rusty

rear axle and lower spring mounts getting rusty

rear upper spring mounts getting rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 25 May 2011 85,578 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Handbrake travel excessive

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and perished

Pass 10 May 2010 84,041 miles

both rear ends of sills getting rusty

centre exhaust rusty

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear suspension springs and axle mounts getting rusty

Fail 10 May 2010 84,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear ends of sills getting rusty

centre exhaust rusty

rear suspension springs and axle mounts getting rusty

Pass 11 May 2009 82,525 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

rear wheel archs getting rusty

slight handbrake travel

Fail 11 May 2009 82,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres on 2mm

rear wheel archs getting rusty

slight handbrake travel

Pass 9 May 2008 80,922 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 80,922 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 79,120 miles

both rear ends of sills getting rusty

front arm rear bushes perished

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 15 May 2006 77,253 miles

both rear bushes in bottom arms starting to perish

n/s/r tyre very slightly perished

o/s/f brake pipe starting to get rusty

Pass 12 May 2005 75,052 miles

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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J185 PDV is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J185 PDV, 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 J185 PDV registered?

J185 PDV is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J185 PDV safe to buy?

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