1992 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0L Petrol · J160 BSE
1992 Vauxhall Cavalier (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 163,176 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2007. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J160 BSE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2006
- 163,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J160 BSE Mileage History
- 20/04/2006162,904 mi
- 27/04/2006163,176 mi+272 mi
Average of roughly 13,952 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
J160 BSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier (J160 BSE) between April 2006 and April 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)”.
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