1993 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7L Diesel · L278 DNC
1993 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 128,650 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L278 DNC Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2008
- 128,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L278 DNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier (L278 DNC) between October 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)”.
L278 DNC Mileage History
- 13/10/2006117,892 mi
- 16/10/2006117,892 mi
- 04/10/2007123,099 mi+5,207 mi
- 08/10/2007123,190 mi+91 mi
- 05/12/2008128,650 mi+5,460 mi
- 05/12/2008128,650 mi
Average of roughly 5,012 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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