1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Petrol · P306 AWW
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 99,799 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET CAVALIER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P306 AWW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 99,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P306 AWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (P306 AWW) between March 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
P306 AWW Mileage History
- 01/03/200662,961 km
- 13/02/200769,928 km+6,967 km
- 25/02/200875,562 km+5,634 km
- 25/02/200875,562 km
- 16/02/200981,174 km+5,612 km
- 03/02/201085,459 km+4,285 km
- 08/02/201085,467 mi
- 08/02/201185,919 km
- 08/02/201185,919 km
- 27/02/201286,295 km+376 km
- 27/02/201286,295 km
- 04/02/201386,697 km+402 km
- 28/02/201487,055 km+358 km
- 18/02/201593,420 km+6,365 km
- 29/02/201696,174 mi
- 11/03/201696,177 mi+3 mi
- 13/01/202398,503 mi+2,326 mi
- 10/02/202499,123 mi+620 mi
- 02/04/202599,799 mi+676 mi
Average of roughly 1,930 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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