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J194 GMX

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,741 mi
Last recorded124,741 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ194 GMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2011 124,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

many areas perishing and corroding -several welded repairs

Pass 17 Apr 2010 120,402 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 120,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 115,941 miles

both rear wheel covers missing

damage on n/s/r door

engine oil leaks

handbrake travel

heat cover around centre exhaust box spliting

indicator stork arm working but lose

n/s/r wheel arch to outer door seal strarting to rust

o/s/door mirror unit has been taped on

rear exhaust box has been repaired with sealer

strong advice o/s/r wheel arch to outer door seal rusting and has been taped up with duck-tape

Pass 14 Apr 2008 110,872 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 110,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,596 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 105,592 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel arch rusted

Pass 20 Apr 2006 100,269 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 100,269 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J194 GMX is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J194 GMX, 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 J194 GMX registered?

J194 GMX is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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