1993 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7L Diesel · L786 NHP
1993 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 102,394 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L786 NHP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2014
- 102,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L786 NHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier (L786 NHP) between August 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2014 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
L786 NHP Mileage History
- 09/08/200682,402 mi
- 07/08/200783,868 mi+1,466 mi
- 07/08/200783,868 mi
- 07/08/200885,559 mi+1,691 mi
- 05/08/200988,646 mi+3,087 mi
- 14/08/200988,720 mi+74 mi
- 30/07/201091,036 mi+2,316 mi
- 08/08/201194,503 mi+3,467 mi
- 13/08/201299,143 mi+4,640 mi
- 14/08/201299,157 mi+14 mi
- 29/01/2014102,319 mi+3,162 mi
- 12/02/2014102,394 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 2,661 miles per year across 12 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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