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E10 DFS

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

192,930 mi
Last recorded192,930 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 DFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 192,930 miles

under side coated with underseal

Pass 27 Dec 2024 183,610 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jan 2024 172,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight free play

Underside undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2023 171,109 miles

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

underseal across floorpan,

Pass 30 Dec 2021 158,292 miles

ADVISORY COMPLETE A B S SYSTEM REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

Electrical wiring inadequately secured AT ENGINE BAY (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 158,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure AT REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 142,420 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 142,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advisory battrey loose

Pass 28 Jun 2018 128,277 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 128,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems fuel filter loose (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2017 121,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 112,596 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel arch tubs corroded

n/s/r under sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,354 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under vehicle cover in under seal

Pass 27 Feb 2014 106,764 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

under vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 30 Apr 2013 106,470 miles

corrosion on boot floor

Fail 26 Apr 2013 106,463 miles

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

corrosion on boot floor

Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 104,937 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,640 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

smell of petrol from under car no visible leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2008 100,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 95,769 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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E10 DFS is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E10 DFS, 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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E10 DFS is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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