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J242 AHJ

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,069 mi
Last recorded80,069 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 AHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,069 miles

oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2008 79,914 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,746 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 78,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Mar 2007 78,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front pads worn low...

o/s/r outer sill areas corroded/weak..

Pass 7 Apr 2006 76,112 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cv boots perished

fuel pipes corroded

nearside door mirror damaged

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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J242 AHJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J242 AHJ, 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 J242 AHJ registered?

J242 AHJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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