Official DVLA Record

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8L Petrol · J56 LKL

J56 LKL

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 138,735 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/06/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (10/05/2011)
Recorded Mileage
138,735 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/06/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 10/05/2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1991
Engine
1796cc

J56 LKL Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2010
  • 138,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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J56 LKL Mileage History

  1. 13/06/2005113,876 mi
  2. 13/06/2006119,095 mi+5,219 mi
  3. 13/06/2006119,095 mi
  4. 04/06/2007125,194 mi+6,099 mi
  5. 12/06/2007125,263 mi+69 mi
  6. 03/06/2008129,432 mi+4,169 mi
  7. 12/06/2008129,506 mi+74 mi
  8. 01/06/2009133,205 mi+3,699 mi
  9. 11/06/2009133,297 mi+92 mi
  10. 08/06/2010138,735 mi+5,438 mi

Average of roughly 4,987 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

J56 LKL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 01:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier (J56 LKL) between June 2005 and June 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 08 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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