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A16 VGS

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

186,356 mi
Last recorded186,356 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 186,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2012 182,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,087 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 81,087 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 181,078 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 175,961 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 175,595 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 168,472 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 168,472 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 160,515 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 160,514 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A16 VGS is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A16 VGS, 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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A16 VGS is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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