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J231 OBD

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,896 mi
Last recorded225,896 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 OBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 225,896 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 225,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 219,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 219,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 213,941 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 208,566 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 208,566 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 202,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 198,161 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 198,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 193,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 189,408 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 189,408 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 184,607 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 184,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 180,171 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 180,171 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 176,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 172,010 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 172,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J231 OBD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 110,771 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J231 OBD, 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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J231 OBD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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