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LJ02 JAM

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,003 mi
Last recorded59,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 JAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 59,003 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

vehicle underside/suspension corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 56,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On All Four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust Corroded In Places

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Face Of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded As Marked

Pass 1 Jul 2024 53,806 miles

Exhaust Corroded In Places

Fuel Pipe/s corroded As Marked

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus 3mm In Places (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 51,305 miles

EXHAUST STARTING TO CORROED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded AT REAR AS MARKED

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HAS SLIGHT PERISHING ON OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 51,305 miles

Windscreen washer not working BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

EXHAUST STARTING TO CORROED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded AT REAR AS MARKED

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HAS SLIGHT PERISHING ON OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2022 48,770 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,107 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes as marked ( slight )

Fail 4 Jun 2020 46,105 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes as marked ( slight )

Pass 19 Apr 2019 43,366 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,076 miles

Front Both tyres cracking to tread

Fail 20 Apr 2016 30,076 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Both tyres cracking to tread

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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LJ02 JAM is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,160 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 Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ02 JAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cascada typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ02 JAM registered?

LJ02 JAM is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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