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J235 SPC

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

180,805 mi
Last recorded180,805 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 SPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2006 180,805 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside parking brake performance slightly low

stone chip in offside headlamp glass

surface corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear inner sills

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

surface perishing to offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2006 130,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside parking brake performance slightly low

stone chip in offside headlamp glass

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

surface perishing to offside rear tyre sidewall

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 SPC is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue 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 J235 SPC, 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 SPC registered?

J235 SPC is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J235 SPC safe to buy?

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