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J256 SRO

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,166 mi
Last recorded180,166 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 SRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 180,166 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear number plate deteriating

rear exhaust has had temporary repair fitted

some corrosion to offside rear wing but no pretruding sharp edges

Fail 8 Oct 2010 180,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear number plate deteriating

some corrosion to offside rear wing but no pretruding sharp edges

Pass 5 May 2010 174,975 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes are worn & have slight movement

fuel pipes under vehicle are corroded

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 5 May 2009 168,411 miles

CORROSION IN BOHT CILL PANELS...

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS...

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 162,381 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG...

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCH...

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH...

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 162,361 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG...

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCH...

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH...

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 155,299 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 147,845 miles

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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J256 SRO is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J256 SRO, 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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J256 SRO is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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