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J197 RKX

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,048 mi
Last recorded155,048 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2006 155,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has only 2.mm of tread depth remaining

offside headlamp unclear/misted lens

Pass 15 Mar 2006 155,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre has only 2.mm of tread depth remaining

offside headlamp unclear/misted lens

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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J197 RKX is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J197 RKX, 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 J197 RKX registered?

J197 RKX is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 24 February 1992.

Is J197 RKX safe to buy?

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