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J244 HHT

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,884 mi
Last recorded235,884 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 HHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 235,884 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f wheel has slightly restricted free movement

Pass 28 Jul 2014 233,948 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 218,350 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 217,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 198,337 miles

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear spring mounts rusted

Fail 6 Aug 2012 198,337 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs worn

nearside inner cv boot split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear spring mounts rusted

Pass 21 Jul 2011 188,565 miles

Brake pipes painted/undersealed

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front brake hoses slightly twisted

N/S/F inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Power steering pipes under bonnet corroded

Underside of vehicle painted/undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2010 187,892 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 187,847 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear coil spring mounts on arms heavily corroded NEARSIDE JUST ACCEPTABLE

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

fuel filter heavily corroded

long handbrake travel

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted and sills look corroded through gaps

rear floor seams heavily corroded and weak

various areas of underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2009 184,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter corroded

handbrake could do with adjusting

history of timing belt ?????

Pass 25 Jun 2008 178,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter housing/can is getting corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 171,173 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 171,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 165,674 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 165,674 miles

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

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

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

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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J244 HHT is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 J244 HHT, 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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J244 HHT is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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