VAUXHALL CAVALIER1994 · 2.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record for the last three years. Following a failure in early January 2023, the Cavalier passed three consecutive tests without any recorded defects or advisories. The most recent inspection conducted on 8 January 2026 at 102,444 miles confirms the car currently meets the minimum safety standards, suggesting that the mechanical issues causing the previous failure were successfully rectified and resolved. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 32-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered only 1,159 miles, indicating very infrequent use or long periods of storage. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain components and engine internals, the long intervals between tests often mask age-related degradation of rubber-based components, perished brake lines, or seized suspension bushes which do not necessarily manifest through low distance driven. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the structural integrity of the sills and floor pans, as hidden corrosion is the primary failure point for a Cavalier of this era. Despite the clean MOT history, the low usage frequency necessitates a check of brake fluid moisture and caliper pistons that may be binding due to inactivity. Inspect the tyres for cracking in the sidewalls, as the age of the rubber likely exceeds the tread wear in a vehicle with this low mileage profile.