1991 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0L Petrol · J135 FNJ
1991 Vauxhall Cavalier (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 102,373 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J135 FNJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/06/2026
- 102,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J135 FNJ Mileage History
- 13/04/2017100,731 mi
- 26/04/2017100,736 mi+5 mi
- 19/07/201810,381 mi-90,355 mi
- 30/07/2018101,219 mi+90,838 mi
- 13/09/2019101,608 mi+389 mi
- 29/10/2019101,611 mi+3 mi
- 05/03/2021101,939 mi+328 mi
- 16/01/2023102,083 mi+144 mi
- 08/06/2026102,373 mi+290 mi
Average of roughly 179 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J135 FNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Vauxhall Cavalier (J135 FNJ) between April 2017 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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