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J86 OSW

1994 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,328 mi
Last recorded150,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier118,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ86 OSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 150,328 miles

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

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

both front spring tops stiff to turn

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jan 2009 143,294 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 143,243 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 138,983 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 138,983 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 134,560 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 134,547 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 126,254 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 125,987 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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J86 OSW is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 118,174 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 J86 OSW, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J86 OSW registered?

J86 OSW is a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is J86 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J86 OSW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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