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J235 GMY

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,995 mi
Last recorded98,995 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 GMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2009 98,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 96,782 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 96,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,483 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 94,474 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 86,140 miles

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

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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J235 GMY is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J235 GMY, 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 J235 GMY registered?

J235 GMY is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J235 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J235 GMY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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