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J18 RCM

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Blue Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 RCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 33,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 31,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 31,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,737 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2024 29,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 28,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 28,056 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively Damaged (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,312 miles

oil leak from driveshaft seals

Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,329 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,788 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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J18 RCM is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Blue with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,160 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 Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J18 RCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cascada typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J18 RCM registered?

J18 RCM is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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The MOT history for J18 RCM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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