1993 Vauxhall Cavalier MOT Results

Vauxhall Cavalier, registered in 1993

43.8% pass rate

from 4,190 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(6.5% worse than other 1993 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Cavalier is unusually good or bad.

33% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 14% fail on Prescribed areas (63% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 9.6% fail on Component mounting (37% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Subframe mounting (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Spring mounting (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 11% fail on Drive shafts (92% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 11% fail on Front drive shafts (92% worse than other 1993 cars)
    - 11% fail on Constant velocity joints (93% worse than other 1993 cars)
    - 0.072% fail on Couplings
- 5.8% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Location (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Rear (180% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.81% fail on Front
- 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.6% fail on Linkage (41% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Attachment
  - 0.31% fail on Pins / bushes (57% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.095% fail on Condition
- 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.0% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.17% fail on Attachment
  - 0.095% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (55% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Condition (55% better than other 1993 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Front suspension joints (45% better than other 1993 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.45% fail on Condition
- 0.095% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.048% fail on Condition
  - 0.024% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.024% fail on Attachment
- 0.095% fail on Sub-frames (75% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.024% fail on Condition
- 0.095% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.072% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.072% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on General condition
- 0.048% fail on Trailing arms (86% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Pins / bushes (84% better than other 1993 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.024% fail on Attachment
26% fail on Lighting and signalling
- 7.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 7.0% fail on Registration plate
- 5.7% fail on Position lamps
  - 5.5% fail on Front lamps
  - 0.31% fail on Rear lamps (64% better than other 1993 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (100% worse than other 1993 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Individual lamps (66% better than other 1993 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 1993 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Switch
    - 0.048% fail on Tell tales
- 2.7% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.024% fail on Switch
  - 0.024% fail on Dipswitch
- 1.7% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Lamp
  - 0.072% fail on Tell tale
- 1.6% fail on Fog lamp (47% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Fog lamp (44% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.095% fail on Tell tale (73% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Switch
- 0.33% fail on Horn (70% better than other 1993 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
21% fail on Brakes
- 11% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.7% fail on Parking brake performance (29% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 5.7% fail on Rear wheels
  - 1.4% fail on Front wheels (58% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Brake operation
- 8.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 8.0% fail on Components
    - 5.5% fail on Pipes
    - 3.0% fail on Hoses
    - 0.26% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.12% fail on Valves (75% better than other 1993 cars)
    - 0.024% fail on Servos
  - 0.38% fail on Leaks
  - 0.17% fail on Operation
- 3.4% fail on Parking brake (100% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Condition (100% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Fitment
- 2.1% fail on Hub components
  - 1.5% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.55% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.072% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 1.7% fail on Mechanical components (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Lever
  - 0.024% fail on Clevis joint
  - 0.024% fail on Pivot
- 0.48% fail on ABS
- 0.33% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.29% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.29% fail on Pedal
    - 0.26% fail on Condition
    - 0.048% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.12% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings
  - 0.12% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting
- 0.024% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.024% fail on Components
    - 0.024% fail on Hoses
- 0.024% fail on Locking devices
15% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 7.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 6.9% fail on Spark ignition
  - 6.7% fail on Catalyst
  - 0.17% fail on Non catalyst
- 3.0% fail on Fuel system (91% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.67% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on System
  - 0.48% fail on Cap
  - 0.17% fail on Hose
- 0.69% fail on Compression ignition
  - 0.60% fail on Turbo
  - 0.095% fail on Non turbo
11% fail on Tyres
- 7.6% fail on Tread depth
- 3.6% fail on Condition
- 0.41% fail on Size / type
- 0.048% fail on Valve stem
9.9% fail on Driver's view of the road (16% better than other 1993 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers (42% better than other 1993 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Windscreen
- 1.1% fail on Mirrors (66% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Bonnet
7.0% fail on Seat belts
- 6.1% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.81% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Requirements
- 0.072% fail on Attachment
5.7% fail on Body and structure
- 2.7% fail on Body condition
- 2.7% fail on Vehicle structure (29% worse than other 1993 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Chassis (29% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Seats
  - 0.31% fail on Drivers
- 0.095% fail on Doors (82% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.095% fail on Passengers front
- 0.048% fail on Body security
2.0% fail on Steering (63% better than other 1993 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Steering system (70% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Track rod end (47% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 1993 cars)
  - 0.095% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 1993 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Power steering
  - 0.17% fail on Other components
  - 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.048% fail on Operation
  - 0.048% fail on Pump
  - 0.024% fail on Rams
- 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.048% fail on Steering operation
- 0.024% fail on Steering control
  - 0.024% fail on Steering column
- 0.024% fail on Locking devices
1.6% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate
0.72% fail on Towbars (92% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Vehicle structure (130% worse than other 1993 cars)
0.41% fail on Road wheels
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
- 0.19% fail on Condition

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Vauxhall Cavalier 1988
Comfortable, solid family cars. Plenty of choice. Selling for banger money now and very cheap to run.

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