MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Co 3.08 (max 3.5)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
C o 3.08 (max 3.50)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side front outer tyre wall
off side rear wheel arch
AS VT32 TEST No 240271315357
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near side rear wheel arch
off side door mirror casing
off side rear wheel arch
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J248 HCD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J248 HCD, 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 J248 HCD registered?
J248 HCD is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 April 1992.
Is J248 HCD safe to buy?
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