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1993 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8L Petrol · L640 YJU

L640 YJU

1993 Vauxhall Cavalier (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 144,255 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2009. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Nov 2009
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
144,255 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Nov 2009
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1796cc
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L640 YJU Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2008
  • 144,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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L640 YJU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 14:33
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier (L640 YJU) between November 2006 and November 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

L640 YJU Mileage History

  1. 21/11/2006126,351 mi
  2. 22/11/2007135,747 mi+9,396 mi
  3. 22/11/2007135,754 mi+7 mi
  4. 28/11/2008144,255 mi+8,501 mi

Average of roughly 8,862 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
No MOT history found
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