MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
CORROSION IN BOHT CILL PANELS...
CORROSION IN BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS...
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was J256 SRO registered?
J256 SRO is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 June 1992.
Is J256 SRO safe to buy?
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