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J228 OAD

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,030 mi
Last recorded103,030 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 OAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 103,030 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside floor local rust

Fail 4 Feb 2011 102,445 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,337 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 96,337 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 91,546 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 91,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 89,319 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2007 89,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 85,020 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 85,020 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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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J228 OAD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J228 OAD, 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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J228 OAD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 January 1992.

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