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J217 PTM

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,875 mi
Last recorded63,875 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 PTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,875 miles

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

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

nearside rear lower wing edge starting corrod

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,992 miles

both front inner wheel arches rusty

both front lower wishbone rear bushes splitting

both front tyres side walls perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2008 48,992 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner wheel arches rusty

both front lower wishbone rear bushes splitting

both front tyres side walls perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,005 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,271 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes spitting

both outter rear sill ends rusty

scratches on windscreen

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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J217 PTM is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J217 PTM, 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 J217 PTM registered?

J217 PTM is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J217 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J217 PTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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